Postmart and Vo So e-commerce sites have been assigned to place farm produce on sale, thus promoting the digital economy in agriculture and rural development. The plan, approved by the Ministry of Communications (MIC), aims to boost the sale of farm produce and accelerate distribution to avoid congestion during harvesting season. This will keep farm […]
Read MoreThe National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)’s Governor Chea Chanto has said that the global economic recovery will support Cambodia’s export and investment sectors, reinforcing its position as a pillar of support for relevant sectors, to boost the national economy into positive growth and sow the seeds of an eventual rebound in tourism. He said developed […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Pandemic-related risks are expected to delay the Philippines’ economic recovery and may raise the prospects of long-term economic scarring, according to Moody’s Investors Service. “Pandemic risks have weighed on the Philippines’ economic recovery compared to its more export-oriented peers in Asia-Pacific, delaying fiscal consolidation and raising the prospects of long-term economic scarring. […]
Read MoreJapanese food and raw material suppliers remain keen on exploring opportunities to expand their products in the Thai market even though Thailand’s domestic restaurant business is reeling from the pandemic. Hiroki Taniguchi, director of the Agriculture and Food Department of the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) in Bangkok, said the export value of food and […]
Read MoreAlthough local iron and steel prices have dropped, they are still at high rates, up 1.7 times compared to the end of 2020, causing investors and construction contractors to suffer. Although local iron and steel prices have dropped, they are still at high rates, up 1.7 times compared to the end of 2020, causing investors […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Consumers may need to brace for higher price pressures in the second half of the year, even as the economy continues to struggle due to weak growth prospects. While the electricity bill discount from July to December 2021 would help to somewhat soften the squeeze on consumers’ pockets, economists said inflationary pressure would […]
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