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Laos to increase coffee exports to EU

Laos will be able to export more coffee to the European Union (EU) states following the adoption of a new roadmap for exports. The roadmap is aimed at increasing productivity and sustainability in production and processing, while simultaneously enhancing the capacity of Lao exporters, improving the domestic economy and securing better lives for rural citizens. […]

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Malaysia: Call for policy reform to boost FDI

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is primed to be a major beneficiary of European and UK investments but greater adoption of trade, sustainability, technology and digital trends and reform is required to convert this potential into reality. Speaking at the HSBC European Union (EU) & UK – Asean virtual client roadshow, HSBC Malaysia CEO Stuart Milne (pic) […]

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Thailand: Survey suggests hotels lacking liquidity

The remaining liquidity of most hotel operators means they will be able to cover operation costs for less than three months, a Bank of Thailand (BoT) survey suggests. The BoT surveyed 220 hotels, among which 17 were alternative state quarantines and three hospitals, between June 14-27. According to the central bank’s hotel operator sentiment index […]

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Vietnam: A paradox of power consumption and generation

Renewable energy output is being reduced even as Vietnam is seeing blackouts as power consumption is off the charts. Numerous areas across Vietnam have been experiencing blackouts due to elevated power consumption breaking historical records during the June heatwaves. The Electricity of Vietnam’s (EVN) National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) said the electricity demand across Vietnam […]

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