Thai exporters have been warned to brace for the impact of China’s economic uncertainties in the second half of the year on top of the looming global recession, runaway inflation and energy crisis. Chaichan Charoensuk, chairman of the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), said exporters should have proactive measures and shift their manufacturing and export […]
Read MoreThe first half of the year saw interest rates edging up 0.5-1 percentage point against the end of last year. Liquidity in the banking system was blamed for interest rate hikes. The first-half demand for credit grew a staggering 9.35 % against the beginning of the year while the rise in deposits was nearly 4.51%, […]
Read MoreNanning (Xinhua) – At a leading paper factory in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a production line was running at full steam as orders from ASEAN countries surge this year. “Nearly 90 containers filled with white cardboard produced by the factory are shipped through Qinzhou port every day to ASEAN markets and the number keeps […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The country’s factory activity slowed down in July as higher prices and global uncertainties dampened demand for products. S&P Global Market Intelligence said in a report released yesterday that the country’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 50.8 in July from 53.8 in June. The latest reading remained above the 50-no change […]
Read MoreDespite a downward trend in fuel prices, airlines remain cautious about energy costs and still have to maintain low fare promotions to sustain travel demand. Tassapon Bijleveld, acting chief executive of Thai AirAsia X, said the situation regarding fuel prices has seen a gradual improvement which benefitted operational costs. However, the current price is still […]
Read MoreCambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods industry has seen a 40-percent rise in exports in the first half of this year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise. The Southeast Asian nation exported the products totally worth $6.6 billion during the January-June period this year, up 40 percent from $4.72 […]
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