Vientiane has been named the second cheapest city in Asia for backpackers to visit in 2020, a study conducted by the UK-based Alpha Travel Insurance has revealed. Hanoi, the capital of neighbouring Vietnam, tops the list of 31 destinations listed on the company’s guide titled ‘Backpacker Index – the Cheapest Cities to Visit in Asia’. […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries said that the local reared chicken price has increased as the result of its safeguard measure to strictly limit the import quota on chickens supplying in local market. According to the Ministry’s statement issued yesterday, the country experienced a bulk of imported chicken into the local market, which […]
Read MoreThe Commerce Ministry’s Internal Trade Department says it will introduce measures to alleviate the hardship of consumers who are likely to face rising prices for farm products due to this year’s anticipated drought. Director-general Whichai Phochanakij said the measures include offering specially discounted products through 102,000 Thong Fah (Blue Flag) low-priced shops nationwide. According to […]
Read MoreChinese President Xi Jinping is expected to sign two agreements giving Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Rakhine State the green light during his planned visit to Myanmar late next week, deputy commerce minister U Aung Htoo said Thursday. “There are seven agreements under the Framework Agreement for Kyaukphyu. Two will be signed,” he told […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Promoting a fair, transparent, predictable, and streamlined regulatory ecosystem that values innovation will help Vietnam continue to attract high-quality investment. As major investors in Vietnam, American companies have an interest in the country’s continued success, said Chairwoman Amanda Rasmussen of AmCham Vietnam, affirming AmCham’s commitment to work with the Vietnamese government to help […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Moody’s Investors Service said the timely passage of the 2020 national budget would help sustain the rapid economic growth of the Philippines against an uncertain global backdrop. Christian de Guzman, senior vice president at Moody’s, said the signing into law of the P4.1-trillion budget last Jan. 6 is credit positive for the […]
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