Inflation rates this year have been higher than expected by monetary authorities. The target band rate of two to four percent has been met only once so far. The actual rates of inflation have been above the target range. BSP raises inflation expectations. As a result, the Bangko Sentral decided to raise inflation expectation for […]
Read MoreCambodia’s exports to Vietnam nearly quadrupled to $3.7 billion in the first nine months of this year, according to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs. Cambodia increased its exports of vegetables and fruits by 61 percent, cashew by 595 percent, soybeans by 549 percent, and rubber by 391 percent. Exports of wood products, […]
Read MoreJAKARTA (CNA) – Indonesia and Malaysia will start planning for a travel corridor amid COVID-19, said the foreign ministers of both countries during a joint press conference yesterday. In a virtual press briefing, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi noted that from January to August this year, the trade value between both countries was USD13 billion. […]
Read MoreThe World Bank and the Government of Laos have agreed to scale up a Competitiveness and Trade Project that will assist businesses in Covid-19 recovery. The additional financing will provide a USD 6.5 million grant through the Lao Competitiveness and Trade Multi-Donor Trust Fund supported by Australia, Ireland, and the United States. The extra funding […]
Read MoreApart from the benefits of being a fast-moving and vibrant economy, Vietnam also offers a rich topographic diversity with mountains, jungles to beaches, wonderful food, and very hospitable people. As 83% of expats in Vietnam are optimistic about living here for the next 12 months, the country remains among the top five places in the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Government infrastructure spending rose by more than 60 percent to P70.9 billion in August, as public works is expected to account for bulk of the state’s expenditures for the rest of the year. Based on records from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), August spending for infrastructure jumped from P44.3 billion […]
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