KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s palm oil inventories likely rebounded at the end of October, lifted by a plunge in exports amid shrinking output. Palm oil stockpile at the world’s second largest producer is pegged to rise 3.4per cent to 1.81 million tonnes, according to a median estimate of nine planters, traders and analysts polled by […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – A Jobs Transformation Map has been rolled out to help companies in the wholesale trade sector navigate the challenges from evolving consumer demand, technology advancement and sustainable practices. The map was launched by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Workforce Singapore (WSG) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) in the 27th Jobs Situation Report […]
Read MoreBuilding smart homes is the way to go for local property developers to lure buyers. The total value of the smart home device market is estimated at US$123 million per year in Vietnam while the penetration rate is expected to be less than 10% in 2021. This potential is being untapped by home developers in […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Foreign trade continued its ascent in September, albeit at a slower pace, as demand stood firm against pandemic curbs then. What’s new External trade grew 16.9% year-on-year to $17.35 billion in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported Friday. This was slower than the 25.3% annual growth rate in August, and a turnaround […]
Read MoreMyanmar jade traders are running from junta troops and dodging rebel attacks to sell dwindling volumes of the green gemstone, as the billion-dollar industry loses its shine months on from the coup. The Southeast Asian country has been mired in chaos since the February putsch, with the military trying to crush widespread democracy protests and […]
Read MoreNov 5 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s rupiah slumped on Friday after data showed the country’s third quarter economic growth missed expectations, as most Asian currencies eyed weekly losses following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s unveiling of its stimulus tapering plan. The rupiah weakened 0.4% to lead losses after Southeast Asia’s largest economy’s quarterly GDP growth slowed to […]
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