One of Southeast Asia’s leading financial technology (fintech) companies this week announced its plans for growth and its plans to support street vendors and merchants. This will include initiatives to drive visibility, attracting more customers and an increase in revenues. Launched in the fourth quarter of 2019, Fincy is a money app that aims to […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Indonesia are looking to work together in investment promotion, halal products and creative economy to enhance trade and investment flows. In a statement , the Department of Trade and Industry said the Philippines and Indonesia recently conducted the 8th Meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade, investments, […]
Read MoreIndonesia recorded a budget deficit of Rp 330.2 trillion (US$22.4 billion), or 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), as of July as tax revenue fell further despite a slight increase in state expenditure, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday. The country collected Rp 922.2 trillion in state revenue, marking a decrease of 12.4 percent […]
Read MoreTourist arrivals and spending saw a year-on-year slide of about 70% in the first seven months, data showed on Monday, as a fourth month of border closures aimed at keeping out Covid-19 took a bite out of its struggling economy. In the January-July period, foreign tourist numbers were 6.69 million, down 71% year on year, […]
Read MoreJapan and Myanmar agreed Monday to reopen borders for expatriates as soon as early September, relaxing travel restrictions that were imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, The Japan Times reported. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi reached the agreement with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi at their meeting in Naypyidaw, according to the […]
Read MoreAround 90%-95% of travel companies in HCM City have suspended operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, only 5% of travel firms in HCM City are still operational to settle debts with their partners and customers. Their staff have to work online at home on rotation […]
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