While local residents are feeling anxious over long-awaited vaccinations that the government has promised to roll out from next week, contrasting scenes have been seen in recent weeks as wealthy people have chosen not to wait but fly across the world to the US to get Covid-19 vaccines. Last week, a controversial debate sprang up […]
Read MoreSevere economic impacts as a result of the pandemic have put more stress on the local condotel market. While the Covid-19 pandemic is putting Vietnam’s condotel market into an ordeal, this would also provide an opportunity for the segment to heal itself. “This is the time for property developers to review their corporate governance models […]
Read MoreTHE Philippine economy’s continued underperformance puts pressure over banks’ near-term business prospects, which could also weigh on their standalone credit profiles, according to Fitch Ratings. In its latest forecasts, Fitch Ratings was eyeing a considerably lower Philippine economic recovery in 2021 as compared to the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic. This can translate to diminished […]
Read MoreWith the tourism economy in crisis as Siem Reap International Airport reported that it had exactly two international tourist arrivals in the first quarter, a top official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance said he anticipates borders to open soon – bringing much-needed support to a beleaguered business community struggling with challenges beyond their […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand has implemented a new auto loan debt mediation programme, aiming to help 100,000 borrowers ease their debt burden during the pandemic. The central bank and auto loan creditors plan to offer the scheme until July 31. Many auto loan borrowers are struggling with debt repayment because of the ongoing pandemic. The scheme […]
Read MoreFor years, farmers had to rely on the wholesale distribution method and could not sell products directly to consumers. But that has changed in recent years. “We get support from trade promotion agencies and e-commerce sites to sell litchis directly to customers in Hanoi and HCM City. We now feel more secure about consumption as […]
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