KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs is considering a proposal to reduce the start-up capital of franchise business to only RM50,000 to facilitate micro-entrepreneurs, especially those who are keen to venture into the franchise sector. Ministry deputy secretary-general Dr Alauddin Sidal said this was due to the fact that most new […]
Read MoreLending interest rates have decreased significantly, but many businesses still cannot access bank loans at low costs. According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), dong interest rates are hovering around 0.1-0.2 percent per annum for demand deposits and less than 1 month deposits. The highest interest rate, 7.3 percent per annum, is offered to […]
Read MoreExporters are being urged to make the best use of existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to boost shipments of medical supplies, particularly for syringes and medical needles, as the pandemic has driven import demand for such products. Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Trade Negotiations Department, said the outbreak has resulted in rising demand for medical […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Lackluster trade activity continued to push down revenues raised by the Bureau of Customs, but collections were so far enough to beat targets already tempered by government. In a statement on Wednesday, Customs reported to have raised P44.6 billion last month, beating the P33.7-billion goal by 32.5%, and marking the third straight […]
Read MoreWhile most enterprises have had to scale down their business during Covid-19 and give back their retail premises to landlords, Japanese retailers have continued to open more shops in Vietnam recently. The Japanese retail brand Muji in late July opened its first pop-up store on the first floor of Parkson Center in HCM City’s district […]
Read MoreVisa, a world leader in digital payments, said on Wednesday (September 2) that nearly nine in 10 Thai consumers are interested in transacting through digital platforms. The Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study tracked payment habits, attitudes and explored emerging topics related to payments across Southeast Asia including Thailand. The study also found that four out […]
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