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Vietnam calls for foreign investment in 157 projects worth over US$70 billion in 2021-2025

The Vietnamese Government promotes foreign investments in projects ranging from transport infrastructure to education, healthcare, and services worth over US$70 billion. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh signed off Decision No.1831/QD-TTg announcing a portfolio of 157 national projects subject to foreign investment during the 2021-2025 period. These projects cover different fields including transport infrastructure, industrial […]

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Thailand: Export growth set to dip

Thai export growth is expected to slow to 5% in 2022, down from the 12% forecast for this year, as global demand and inventory become normalised. Existing risk factors include the relatively high freight rate, a shortage of shipping space, containers, and chips, as well as volatile oil and steel prices, said Chaichan Chareonsuk, chairman […]

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Philippines: Q3 GDP growth seen slower

MANILA, Philippines — Dutch financial giant ING Bank said the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth likely slowed to 3.8 percent in the third quarter  from  11.8 percent in the second quarter due to intermittent lockdowns. Nicholas Mapa, senior economist at ING Bank Manila, said despite the slower growth, the  Philippine economy likely remained in […]

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Singapore manufacturing continues to expand, though cost pressures intensify for firms

SINGAPORE – The manufacturing sector has continued to expand even though cost pressures are intensifying for local companies, in particular, those in the electronics sector. Overall, the manufacturing sector has now recorded 16 months of consecutive growth, according to data from the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) that was released on Tuesday […]

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Indonesia committed to sustainable sea-based economic recovery

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment has ensured the realization of Indonesia’s commitments to the Recovery of a Sustainable Sea-Based Economy in Indonesia. This statement was conveyed by Deputy Basilio, representing Indonesia at the Ocean Panel Leader Meeting, High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (HLP SOE) in […]

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