Despite reforms introduced last year allowing businesses to register online, businesses are claiming they have been asked to follow some of the old procedures or face a penalty. The government introduced its Single Portal system in June. This was designed to integrate six ministries on one platform to help streamline the registration process and reduce […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The government awarded in full the short-dated securities offered yesterday even as rates rose slightly across the board in reaction to movements in US Treasury yields. The Bureau of the Treasury raised P20 billion yesterday from total tenders of P50 billion, making the offer more than twice oversubscribed. Average rate for the […]
Read MoreWhile many travel firms and hotels have gone bankrupt or are idle, others have been thriving thanks to new business strategies and creative products. Visits to historical sites, especially prisons, always leave a strong impression on visitors, and sometimes, fear. However, the Hoa Lo Prison site has recently attracted a high number of visitors, many […]
Read MoreDomestic car sales in Thailand declined 21.3% in January to 55,208 units from last year as the second-wave outbreak continues to drag down consumer confidence and purchasing power. Passenger car sales decreased by 44.2% to 16,104 units year-on-year, while sales of commercial cars decreased 5.4% to 39,104 units. Pure pickups with 1 tonne size loads […]
Read MoreCambodia’s total export value to China extended its winning streak last year, weathering supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The Kingdom’s exports to the world’s second-largest economy – in nominal terms – surged more than eight per cent in value to $1.086 billion last year compared to the $1.004 billion posted in 2019, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The government should review the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) as both farmers and consumers are still not feeling its benefits nearly two years after its implementation, a farmers’ group said. In an analysis paper, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said RTL has grossly failed to deliver on its promises, emphasizing that […]
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