It is a golden time to invest in Vietnam’s e-payment service. Vietnam’s projected penetration rate in the mobile point-of-sale segment in 2021 is listed in Asia’s top 3, including China and South Korea, according to the latest survey conducted by the German-based research market firm Statista. The latest Digital Market Outlook showed about 29.1% of […]
Read MoreChina allowed 56 longan packaging companies to resume exporting Thai longan to China on Aug 17, reversing a ban imposed on Aug 13, according to the Commerce Ministry. Mallika Boonmeetrakook, advisor to the commerce minister, said on Wednesday that the Chinese government gave the green light to 56 longan sorting and packaging companies with records […]
Read MoreCambodia’s aggressive vaccination record is showing results that indicate it is becoming increasingly likely the Kingdom will reopen ahead of neighbouring countries. The news follows analysis by Mekong Strategic Partners (MSP). “I think it’s fair to say that Cambodia has exceeded everyone’s expectations. The government has been criticised in part for what they’ve got wrong […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The earnings of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) more than doubled to P30.21 billion in the first five months from P14.04 billion in the same period last year on higher trading gains and operating income. Data from the central bank showed total revenues mostly comprised of interest income on foreign investments, […]
Read MoreWith the government’s latest decision to extend lockdown measures until the end of this month in the face of rising Covid-19 infections, business operators are complaining that the extension will exacerbate their plight and create higher economic losses to the country. Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), said his organisation estimates […]
Read More[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s trade surplus widened slightly more than expected in July as growth in exports and imports slowed, data from the statistics bureau showed on Wednesday, as the country imposed mobility restrictions to control a spike in Covid-19 cases. Exports grew 29.32 per cent on a yearly basis to US$17.70 billion, the lowest rise since […]
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