Thai giant calls Vietnam a bright spot for investment amid the global Covid-19 pandemic. Thai coffee chain Cafe Amazon announced its plan to open more stores nationwide in the coming time, especially in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces which are favorite locations for launching new outlets this year. Cafe Amazon in Vietnam, established […]
Read MoreThe latest Covid-19 outbreak in the country has delayed the recovery of the labor market, forcing workers, especially women, to seek jobs in informal sectors. The labor market continues to be severely affected by the third resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the number of unemployed people in the first quarter rising to nearly 1.1 […]
Read MoreIT’S income tax season again. For individuals who derive rental income from real property, it can certainly be a time of confusion and needless stress. We’ve all heard the horror stories of individuals who fail or forget to file their taxes, only to be slapped with back-taxes so high that their only recourse is to […]
Read MoreTwo Indonesian tech companies –ride-hailing business Gojek and e-commerce firm Tokopedia – are reportedly putting the finishing touches on an $18 billion merger which could shake up the e-commerce industry in Southeast Asia. The joint firm will reportedly be called “GoTo”, pronounced “go to”. Gojek is ride-hailing service Grab’s main rival in Indonesia and also […]
Read MoreThe value of approved construction projects dropped by 32 percent in 2020 to $7.75 billion and imports of building materials, steel and cement also saw a decline. Construction projects last year were approved on a total surface of 17 million square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 27 percent, according to the Ministry of Economy and […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The restoration of consumer confidence is crucial to get the country back on its feet from the pandemic-induced recession, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). Pauline Revillas, research analyst at Metrobank, said the restoration of consumer confidence to spend outside of discretionary spending is vital to ensure that the country’s […]
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