ANN/THE STAR – Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade has set a new sales record in May 2022, growing by 19.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to MYR129.8 billion – the highest sales recorded since 2013, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin attributed the increase to the retail […]
Read MoreEnterprises of Vietnam have been recommended to diversify markets, including nearby countries, to promote exports, which are bouncing back strongly but also facing certain headwinds. Trade experts said as China is the biggest exporter of goods to Vietnam, its lockdown measures prompted by the COVID-19 resurgence will affect the latter’s processing, manufacturing, and exports in […]
Read MoreThe price of petrol decreased by more than 3,000 VND (0.13 USD) per litre from 0:00 on July 11 following the latest adjustment of the Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance. Accordingly, the retail price of RON95 fell by 3,088 VND to a maximum of 29,675 VND per litre, while that of E5RON92 bio-fuel […]
Read MoreThe overall absorption rate of residential supply in three key eastern provinces in the first quarter this year soared to 4.7% from 2.6% at the end of 2021 due largely to strong demand for low-rise houses among those employed in the industrial sector. Vichai Viratkapan, acting director-general of the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), said […]
Read MoreCambodia is expected to finalise a strategic plan later this month before submitting the document to the council of ministers for review and approval in order to maximise benefits from the implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs), officials said. Seang Thai, secretary of state and spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), told Khmer Times that the […]
Read MoreLarge banks are starting to join the deposit interest rate hike race along with small- and medium-sized banks due to rising capital demand pressure after a long time staying out of the game. Early this month, Agribank adjusted interest rates for long-term deposits. Accordingly, customers who deposit money at the bank for 12 months to 24 […]
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