MANILA, Philippines — The transformation of the local agriculture industry, anchored on the shift away from specific crops and toward a more demand-driven sector, is necessary to fast-track the economic recovery of the Philippines amid the coronavirus disease pandemic. During the virtual launch of its latest report yesterday, the World Bank said transforming agriculture into […]
Read MoreThe Finance Ministry is finalising details of the 3,000-baht cash handout scheme, with initial daily spending disbursed through an e-wallet application and a cap of 100 baht. Details are expected to be finalised by the Fiscal Policy Office before submission to the Center for Economic Situation Administration on Thursday, said a Finance Ministry source speaking […]
Read MoreCambodia Airports says there has been a drop in traffic of people travelling to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports of up to 75 percent in the last eight months. There has also been a drop in cargo being flown in and out of the country by up to 32 percent. Public Relations Director […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The move would make Samsung’s global production more efficient, stated the company. Samsung is expected to shift parts of its TV production to Vietnam following the closure of its sole China TV factory in Tianjin at the end of November, Nikkei Asian Review reported. The move is part of a greater trend of […]
Read MorePENT-up demand continues to drive new home sales with 1,227 units sold in Singapore in August, an 11-month high with confident buyers pushing prices upwards amid worsening economic conditions and rising unemployment. The high number of transactions surprised some because it was also the Hungry Ghost month, but it got an extra lift from Forett […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The country’s agricultural trade value dropped 20 percent to $4.07 billion in the second quarter of the year amid lesser exports due to constraints brought about by the pandemic. Latest data from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) showed agricultural imports comprised 64.3 percent of the bulk of the trade while exports made […]
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