The ratio of public debt to GDP in the next five years should not exceed the 60% ceiling even if taking into account the 1-trillion-baht loan decree, though the estimate excludes the probability of additional loans, says a senior finance official. The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has told Finance Ministry authorities that public debt […]
Read MoreIndonesian education technology (EdTech) companies have the potential to expand to a wider market, including vocational training and the digitization of schools, as the COVID-19 outbreak has increased the need for such services, experts have said. “EdTech is still an uncharted territory with a few players and plenty of potential. It is also very segmented, […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The country’s manufacturing activity in the fourth quarter of the year (4Q20) could slow further as fears of a new wave of Covid-19 transmissions could affect factory operations and see delays in investment decisions. In September, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, remained in […]
Read MoreThe Kingdom’s rice industry has often profited from the international markets because of its premium or fragrant rice which fetches high values. However, the country has been losing out to cheaper priced rice or white rice when compared to neighbouring countries such as Vietnam and Thailand that supply the vast majority of white rice to […]
Read MoreOn September 16 Vinh Hiep Co. Ltd of Pleiku City shipped 296 tonnes of coffee to Belgium and Germany at zero tariff. Under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) that came into force on August 1, tariffs on all coffee products from Vietnam were eliminated. Earlier roasted and unroasted coffee attracted 7-11 per cent import […]
Read MorePrices set at a 20% discount to those offered for existing nearby units and good locations were two factors helping new condo supply sell out during third-quarter launch periods, say property consultants. Phattarachai Taweewong, associate director of research and communications at Colliers International Thailand, said condo demand and supply recovered in the third quarter after […]
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