RETAIL prices of pork are expected to drop next year following the extension of reduced tariffs that were supposed to expire this month, a senior Agriculture department official said on Tuesday. Liempo (pork belly), for example, will likely sell at a lower P300 to P320 per kilo from the current P320 to P340, Agriculture Undersecretary […]
Read MoreVietnam is on track this year to bump Britain from its long-time place among the US’s top seven goods trading partners, according to an article run by Bloomberg on December 19. The article cited data from the US Census Bureau showing that the UK’s share of the US merchandise trade slid to 2.6% through the first […]
Read MoreDespite signs of economic recovery in early 2022, Laos faces increased challenges from currency depreciation and high inflation, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update for the country. The Lao Economic Monitor for October 2022: Tackling Macroeconomic Vulnerabilities, released on Monday, identifies ambitious reforms that could help the country restore economic stability and sustain growth. The report […]
Read MoreThe economy enjoyed healthy expansion in the third quarter, officials said on Monday, with the return of international tourists helping to offset persistently high inflation. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy was battered by the pandemic, but the kingdom’s reopening earlier this year saw the service sector record an 87% year-on-year increase, official data showed. The National […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Malaysia’s stocks and the ringgit remained under pressure on Monday after the King’s decision to grant rival party leaders a one-day extension to form the next government amid uncertainty over how the ongoing horse-trading will pan out. After diving sharply at the opening bell on Monday morning – following a general election that delivered the […]
Read MoreSeveral export businesses are facing a severe crunch of orders, especially in textiles, garments, footwear, and furniture. This situation is expected to last throughout the first quarter of 2023, which is creating an extremely worrisome state of affairs for all enterprises who are struggling to cope with day to day difficulties. Lack of export orders […]
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