NEW DELHI: India is investigating imports of copper tubes and pipes from Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam to determine whether producers in these countries were receiving unfair subsidies, the government said. The investigation by India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies, the investigative arm of the commerce ministry, could result in these imports facing countervailing duties, said […]
Read MoreTHERE may be a broader trend of HDB upgraders recycling their public housing flats into private homes given the robust sales volumes at recent private residential projects, particularly that of Penrose. Such sales volumes continued to be driven by Singaporeans as the key buyers, DBS Group Research wrote in a note on Tuesday while dubbing […]
Read MoreBack-packing-based businesses across Southeast Asia have seen a huge drop in business because of COVID-19 prompting border closures as well as travel restrictions. Companies that specialise in that area of travel are either throwing in the towel or adapting. Many are pushing forward with the latter option. There have been backpackers exploring Southeast Asia for […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to open higher on Tuesday as risk-on mood and steady oil prices supported demand. As at 9.07 am the ringgit was traded at 4.1660/1720 versus the greenback compared with 4.1730/1780 at Monday’s close. AxiCorp chief global market strategist Stephen Innes said the ringgit is trading stronger today, supported by improving […]
Read MoreThe government will extend the state of emergency through October as it plans to reopen the country to foreign visitors. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday approved the extension of the emergency decree through Oct 31, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. The panel also approved […]
Read MoreOverlapping laws and contradictory regulations are causing problems for many businesses and individuals. Capital disbursement gets stuck On October 2, 2019, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed a decision on the establishment of the National Innovation Center (NIC). The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) plans to set up the center at Hoa Lac Hi-tech […]
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