Vietnam is said to be a destination for many major companies in the world, as the disruption of production activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic in China has forced them to find ways to move part of their production lines out of this country. Consultant Henrik Bork of Asia Waypoint said that more and more […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy is expected to continue its recovery this year, with growth expected at seven percent, but external headwinds from elevated inflation could put a halt on this momentum. In its weekly economic preview, New York-based financial intelligence firm S&P Global said the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) could grow strongly […]
Read MoreCambodia’s rising e-commerce sector requires clear definition of laws and regulations by regulators addressing concerns of market uncertainties while maintaining regional uniformity, according to stakeholders who discussed e-commerce tax and licensing requirements at a panel discussion hosted by DFDL, a legal, tax and investment enterprise in the country. The law on e-commerce and consumer protection […]
Read MoreGROWTH in emerging East Asia’s local bond market slowed to 3.1 per cent in the first three months of the year, influenced by weakened financial conditions and global economic headwinds, according to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released on Monday (Jun 27). This comes on the back of a 6.5 per cent fall in […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA’s economy is cranking up after the pandemic. Land borders with Singapore have reopened, bringing in millions of visitors. Kuala Lumpur’s notorious traffic jams are back and shoppers are flocking to malls. The revival also has a rich irony: So many workers have left for better-paid jobs in the country’s wealthy southern neighbour that businesses […]
Read MoreThe State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is mulling over stricter lending regulations, especially to finance purchases of properties and stocks, according to inside sources. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is mulling over stricter lending regulations, especially to finance purchases of properties and stocks, according to inside sources. Banking regulators have sounded the alarm over […]
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