SINGAPORE – Singapore is working to grow its strong manufacturing base and seeks to attract the top players to anchor their operations here, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Feb 1). The manufacturing industry remains a key pillar of Singapore’s economy and the Republic wants to build on its existing manufacturing […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (CNA) – Malaysia cannot afford another total lockdown as it will be “very detrimental” to the country’s economy, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Speaking to CNA in an exclusive interview, he said the current nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) that has been enforced in all states except Sarawak until February 4 has […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Digital payments have emerged as the preferred mode of payment for online shopping in the country after overtaking cash last year, PayMaya said. PayMaya founder and CEO Orlando Vea said cashless modes of payment such as e-wallets, cards, and bank transfers have most likely reached a tipping point in 2020. Citing data […]
Read MoreForeign investors and independent credit evaluators are echoing confidence in Cambodia in light of the series of free trade agreements (FTAs) both completed and being pursued by the Kingdom’s government. According to the ASEAN Briefing (AB), such FTAs could see the region become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030, comprising a consumer market estimated topping […]
Read MoreHistory shows that in every industrial revolution, only a few countries can exploit the opportunities to make a breakthrough in development. Daring and appropriate decisions will help set a new position for the country. Historical successes From a simple and small-scale economy, the UK became wealthy and prosperous as it pioneered the first industrial revolution […]
Read MoreCompetition regulators are looking at the decision by Shopee, the country’s most popular e-commerce platform, to choose delivery services rather than letting customers do so, saying the practice could run afoul of the Trade Competition Act. Shopee’s move to automatically select couriers for customers has prompted an outcry from some users, who have complained via […]
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