HÀ NỘI — The Immigration Department of Việt Nam has announced new policies on easing entry procedures for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese as well as their family members with valid visas or visa exemptions. The move was made in accordance with directions stated by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh in Government Office Document […]
Read MoreThe Philippine economy likely grew by more than 6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the year-to-date growth to 5.2 percent as eased quarantine restrictions pushed up household consumption, analysts polled by The Manila Times said. Projections for the period ranged from 5.3 to 7.0 percent with a 6.3-percent average, slower than the 7.1-percent expansion […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE’S headline inflation rose to 4 per cent in December, exceeding economists’ expectations and prompting the authorities to review their 2022 forecasts. December’s figure exceeded economists’ expectations of 3.7 per cent, beating November’s previous high of 3.8 per cent, the latest consumer price data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Jan 24): Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research said Monday (Jan 24) that it continued to expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to hike its overnight policy rate (OPR) by 50 basis points to 2.25% in 2022, in order to rebuild policy buffers and maintain ringgit stability. The affiliate of Fitch Ratings Inc said […]
Read MoreThe inflation rate in Laos in December was higher than any other month in 2021, climbing to 5.3 percent. Increasing inflation has had a direct effect on the cost of living in Laos, Lao Youth Radio reports. According to the Lao Statistics Bureau, the inflation rate in October was 4.72%, increasing to 5.04% in November before reaching […]
Read MoreCambodia will see a focus on cleaner production, smart cities, new forms of financing and a move to more affordable properties this year, according to real estate company CBRE Cambodia. In its ‘Fearless Forecast 2022: Foundations of a Tiger’ it came up with ten predictions for the year ahead. After a slowdown in high-end condominium […]
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