The Hanoitimes – The detail of the investigation is scheduled to be made public this week. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) last Friday announced its decision to initiate an investigation to determine whether an undervalued Vietnamese dong (VND) may cause negative impacts on US commerce. Additionally, the USTR will also review Vietnam’s acts, […]
Read MoreThe Foreign Ministry on Saturday clarified the details of the Special Tourist Visa (STV) for long-stay tourists, saying the most important requirement for all applicants is they must be coming from low Covid-19 risk countries. The STV scheme is a part of the state’s bid to revitalise the economy. Prospective STV applicants are being advised […]
Read MoreBank of Ayudhya (BAY), branded as Krungsri, is focusing on regional markets for its medium-term business plan as it seeks S-curve growth. In Asean, Krungsri has a presence in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia under different business models and strategies. Krungsri is Thailand’s fifth-largest commercial lender by total assets, has conducted its […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE retail sales dropped 5.7 per cent on the year in August, an improvement from the 8.5 per cent year-on-year decline recorded in July, according to the Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat) on Monday. The better performance was due to strong demand for both new and used cars, SingStat noted. Excluding sales from motor vehicles, […]
Read MoreQuiet week There is no major economic data due this week except for the international reserves of Bank Negara. The central bank is expected to announce the statement of accounts as at Sept 30 on Wednesday. The international reserves of Bank Negara amounted to US$104.8bil as at Sept 15. The reserves position is sufficient to […]
Read MoreLao Airlines State Enterprise has issued travel advice for passengers wishing to use the airline to enter or exit Laos. The requirements were publicised last week following the latest easing of travel restrictions by the government and inform travellers about the steps they need to take prior to travel. The airline requires passengers departing Laos […]
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