Operators of night entertainment hangouts have welcomed a promise by the business lockdown-easing committee that pubs, bars, karaoke parlours and other entertainment venues will be allowed to reopen in the fifth phase of loosening the Covid-19 restrictions expected in July. The promise was made during talks yesterday between Gen Natthaphol Nakpanich, deputy army chief and […]
Read MoreCambodia’s agriculture has been a key pillar of its economic success, contributing through poverty reduction, income generation and enhanced food production. However, challenges remain to be seen and the sector needs to focus on new skills to increase labour productivity and technology to improve land productivity and value chains. Khmer Times reporter Sorn Sarath sat […]
Read MoreThe Indonesian Financing Firms Association (APPI) predicts the multifinance sector will begin to recover by next year, driven by automotive financing, with consumers expected to prioritize health and safety in the post-pandemic era. APPI chairman Suwandi Wiratno said on June 16 that automotive financing – the largest market of all financing types in the country […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may keep rates steady in a meeting this week, but is likely to further loosen policy this year as the growth outlook remains dismal, according to London-based Capital Economics. In a report, the macroeconomy research firm said that while the BSP is not in a rush […]
Read MoreJune is shaping up to be a good month for Southeast Asia’s currencies, with every one gaining. The rebound is narrowing coronavirus-induced losses sustained by just about every foreign exchange in the region this year. While the Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit all showed improvement, the Philippine peso is by far the best-performing […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Non-business taxpayers are reminded to submit their Income Tax Return Forms (BNCP) for the assessment year of 2019 by June 30. The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) in a statement today said the BNCP filing programme for 2020 can be reached at this link for Malay language and this link for the English version. “For […]
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