The tiny Southeast Asian state of Laos, with a population of around seven million, does not often make global headlines. A one-party, authoritarian regime, it mostly avoided the type of global criticism of neighbors like Myanmar, despite an atrocious rights record. It avoided drawing attention because of its small size and because it lacked any […]
Read MoreThailand was ranked 41st out of 66 countries for the world’s best destinations for remote work, weighed down by low scores in cybersecurity and English proficiency, according to a new report conducted by NordLayer, a network access security solution provider. Germany topped the ranking, followed by Denmark and the US. European nations filled out fourth […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — The outlook for Myanmar’s economy remains weak as surging inflation, dollar shortages and lingering domestic conflict pose challenges to its pandemic recovery, according to the World Bank. The lender estimates that gross domestic product in 2022 will be about 13% lower than in 2019 despite a better-than-previously expected 3% GDP growth seen for […]
Read MoreNearly 48 percent of vegetable and fruit samples at three wholesale markets in HCM City were found having pesticide and heavy metal residue. Some products even had seven plant protection chemicals. In recent years, production models under VietGAP, GlobalGAP and organic standards have developed rapidly. In many localities, producing clean agricultural products has become a […]
Read MoreLaos and Vietnam are pushing for a breakthrough in joint trade and investment as the two neighbours celebrate their six-decade long special relations this week. The two nations held grand ceremonies in their capitals on July 18 to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The country’s imports in June 2022 continued to grow at a faster pace than exports, partly because Malaysian households spent more on processed food and beverages sourced from abroad. The higher imports were recorded amid the weak ringgit, which stayed mostly above the RM4.40-mark against the US dollar in June. Being a country […]
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