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Philippines: Less buoyant recovery seen

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s road to economic recovery continues to dim as COVID-19 cases remain on the rise and vaccine rollout is being hampered by lack of supply. In its latest report, market intelligence firm IHS Markit said economic recovery in the near-term is still constrained, especially after the reimposition of strict quarantine measures […]

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Vietnam: Many factors behind rising inflation

The 2020 Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Vietnam was contained at 3.23%, but which will be difficult to maintain at a target of 4% in 2021.  The reasons behind this lies in many complicating factors that can push the CPI up rather suddenly and unexpectedly.  Inflation control in 2020 Looking back at inflation control in […]

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Philippines: Domestic trade weakens in Q1

MANILA, Philippines — Trading of commodities in the country remained weak in the first quarter as the effects of the pandemic lingered on frail demand and movement restrictions. Based on the preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the volume and value of goods traded inside the country both declined from January to March. […]

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