The Cambodian recovery is beginning to take shape with the World Bank projecting that the economy will “expand moderately in the short-term”. The Kingdom’s economy contracted 3.1 percent last year and is forecast to grow by 4 percent this year under baseline conditions, according to the World Bank. Economic growth will be buoyed by increased […]
Read More[SINGAPORE] Singapore will prepare its population to deal with Covid-19 as part of their daily lives and people will be able to work, travel and shop without quarantines and lockdowns, even with the coronavirus in their midst. With enough people vaccinated, Covid-19 will be managed like other endemic diseases such as the common flu and […]
Read MoreA delay in issuing official legal regulations on managing cryptocurrencies will cause a rise in the risks of fraud and theft related to virtual assets, experts have warned. Recently, investment in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Pi Network, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin has increased in Vietnam. It is estimated 1 million Vietnamese are already trading cryptocurrencies […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s diverse export destinations and products should help to mitigate the impact of a prolonged national lockdown through the end of June, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Malaysia imposed a nationwide lockdown since June 1 after daily Covid-19 cases hit 8, 000. From an initial two weeks, it was extended for another two […]
Read MoreInternational arrivals for Thailand are estimated to remain flat this year, assuming the country can reopen in October, while recovery to 2019 levels might not happen until 2023 under the best-case scenario, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata). Liz Ortiguera, Pata’s newly-appointed chief executive, said international arrivals are most likely expected to stay […]
Read MoreWhile waste-to-energy boilers at garment factories can save operators on upfront costs and reduce physical waste at landfills, their inefficient operation can have disastrous effects on the environment and human health, experts say. A recent webinar hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Switch Garment weighed the pros and cons of increasing reliance […]
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