As a member of the world’s largest trade deal, Cambodia’s post-pandemic economic reality is likely to be forged by the 15-nation deal that will encompass about 30 percent of global gross domestic product, according to experts. However, the country will have to work to on infrastructure investment, implement policy framework and coordinate efforts with foreign […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Retail prices of consumer goods in Metro Manila eased for the first time in five months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. The General Retail Price Index (GRPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) grew 1.8 percent in June, slower than the 2.1 percent rate in May. It marked the first time […]
Read MoreApple has put on hold its plans to relocate part of its production including iPad and MacBooks from China to Vietnam due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report by Nikkei Asia says that AirPods 3 have entered into mass production in China instead of Vietnam as Apple originally hoped. Apple’s plan to bring some MacBook and […]
Read MoreLivestock importers are lobbying the government to allow more pigs into the country. Four firms submitted proposals to the minister of economy and finance and the commerce minister asking permission to import swine. They say consumers will benefit from cheaper pork prices – and higher sales will increase government revenue by $3 million a year. […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Investments are needed in technology solutions and infrastructure to allow retail businesses in the country to take advantage of opportunities in e-commerce. Alexander Friedhoff, chief executive officer and co-founder of e-commerce enabler Etaily, said in a webinar the ongoing shift to e-commerce is opening opportunities and making the digitalization of retail businesses […]
Read MoreBank Indonesia and the Bank of Thailand launched a cross-border QR payment linkage on Tuesday, under which consumers and merchants in both Indonesia and Thailand can make and accept instant cross-border QR payments for goods and services. This connection is the first to link retail payment system operators in both countries. It also marks a […]
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