The export of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables is worth hundreds of millions of US dollars each year but is so far impeded by the lack of appropriate preservation technology. As regional countries are also upping their game, Vietnam may see incentives for upgrading the lifetime of its produce when exporting to foreign markets like the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Rates for short-term government securities continued their downward trend yesterday as market demand remained healthy amid strong liquidity in the financial system, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). During yesterday’s auction, the 91-day Treasury bills (T-bills) fetched an average rate of 0.846 percent, 7.1 basis points lower compared to the […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to be the investment destination for high-value manufacturing and global services in Asia, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) said. The country remains an attractive investment destination with a favourable environment including the availability of excellent infrastructure, telecommunication services, financial and banking services, supporting industries, skills and trainable workforce, as well […]
Read MoreThais spending during the Lunar New Year festival, which starts on Wednesday, is expected to remain dejected because of high job losses and low income as a result of unabated Covid-19 infections in the country. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce predicted in its annual survey of consumer spending behaviour during the Chinese […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Amid limited options, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is left with no choice but to keep interest rates steady on Thursday, according to Moody’s Analytics. In its latest Asia Pacific economic preview, Moody’s Analytics said the Monetary Board would likely keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged at an all-time low of […]
Read MoreMore than half of this year’s new housing loan target of 215 billion baht will be provided with low interest rates to help low-income earners to purchase their own homes, says GH Bank. State-owned GH Bank plans to offer low-interest housing loans to low-income earners under the “Social Solution” project, said GH Bank president Chatchai […]
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