In the first weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in Brunei Darussalam, the prices of certain vegetables and fruit soared, since such imported items were in short supply on the international market. “But these days, following checks of the pricing at local stores, we are satisfied that vendors are not marking up prices and profiting from […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vietnam’s exports rose 2% year-on-year to US$80.86 billion in the January-April period, and imports edged up 0.3% to US$78.08 billion. Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$2.78 billion in the first four months of 2020, significantly lower than a surplus of US$3.74 billion recorded one month earlier, according to the General Department of […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (XINHUA) – Malaysia’s economic growth eased sharply to 0.7 per cent in the first quarter, dragged by the spreading of COVID-19 pandemic, the central bank said yesterday. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the central bank, said in a statement that services and manufacturing sectors moderated while other sectors contracted. External demand and investment also […]
Read MoreThe House of Representatives passed a revision of the 2009 Coal and Mineral Mining Law on Tuesday in a move criticized by some experts and NGOs over a lack of transparency and alignment with business interests. The law, jointly drafted by the House and government, seeks to develop the downstream mining industry, grow the economy and […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The extension of the strict community quarantine in key economic areas in the Philippines until the end of the month will delay the country’s economic recovery, London-based think tank Capital Economics said. The government announced on Tuesday that Metro Manila, Cebu City and Laguna – considered high-risk areas for the coronavirus disease […]
Read MoreCentral Retail Corporation (CRC) has rolled out a plan to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggling with the pandemic by allowing free space at Robinson department stores. The scheme encompasses fashion, food and hardline retail through offline and online channels and at all Lifestyle Centers that are part of CRC. Over 19 million Thai […]
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