MANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its economic growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, amid the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the multilateral lending institution lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines to 0.6 percent from […]
Read MoreThe Agriculture Ministry is partnering with food producer PT Indoguna Utama and ride-hailing company Grab Indonesia, among other businesses, to secure supplies and offer them an online grocery platform. The partnership is part of the government’s anticipatory efforts to meet surging demand, especially for beef and chicken meat during Ramadan and on Idul Fitri. Both […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The agreement will facilitate small businesses’ access to competitiveness-enhancing technology, business management skills, and capital, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on Wednesday virtually signed a US$42 million agreement to advance Vietnam’s economic competitiveness, through strengthening private sector competitiveness, innovation and startup ecosystems, […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — As Malaysians cope with the movement control order (MCO) that forced them indoors for most of the day, a research firm has revealed that remaining at home has also influenced the purchasing trend of local consumers. A survey report released today by market research technology firm Vase.AI showed how the […]
Read MoreVisa Inc. is one of several international digital payment firms who have said they are committed to supporting the government and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) in their de-dollarisation mission. A global leader in digital payments, Visa Inc are in the vanguard of firms who plan to encourage the increasing usage of riel, Cambodia’s […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The banking authority has worked with relevant ministries and branches in launching direct carrier billing service. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the country’s central bank, will submit the Mobile Money project to the government by the end of this month after completing the pilot scheme allowing online purchases with mobile devices. In […]
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