The Cambodian government is working to transform Sihanoukville province, also known as Preah Sihanouk province, into a multi-purpose special economic zone (SEZ) after the province received the designation earlier this year. On June 9, 2021, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen signed a sub-decree that will make Sihanoukville province a multi-purpose SEZ. The designation stands to […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The economy would have to expand by over five percent in the third and fourth quarters for the government to achieve its growth target for the year, finance officials said. In an interview with reporters, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the economic team would stick to its gross domestic product (GDP) […]
Read MoreThailand’s exports are expected to rise at a slower pace of 5% next year as global demand and inventory will normalise, the national shippers’ council said on Tuesday. This year the group is sticking to its forecast for 12% export growth, it told a briefing. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2208239/exports-seen-up-5-next-year-shippers
Read MoreThe gas price on October 31 increased by another VND17,000, raising the price to VND500,000 for a 12 kilogram tank. The gas prices have experienced nine increases so far this year, but gas traders are unhappy. They complain that as gas has become too expensive, sales are very slow. Nguyen Thu Hang, the owner of […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – Singapore is seeking to cement itself as a key player for cryptocurrency-related businesses as financial centres around the world grapple with approaches to handle one of the fastest-growing areas of finance. “We think the best approach is not to clamp down or ban these things,” said Mr Ravi Menon, managing director of the […]
Read MoreInsufficient vehicles and more expensive transportation costs at the airport on the first day of reopening prompted tourism operators to urge further relaxation of transport permits. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, acting president of the Chon Buri Tourism Council, said only vehicles with yellow or green licence plates can pick up tourists at the airport, but the number […]
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