Indonesia’s Parliament has given a green signal to the country’s membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact. The country expects to boost trade and foreign direct investment in various sectors. Indonesian textile sector may also hope for higher investment, but government’s policy may not encourage synergy within the bloc. With its accession, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines continued to lag behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in motor vehicle production, as it was the only country among six that posted a decline in output in the seven months of the year. Data from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Automotive Federation (AAF) showed 48,166 motor vehicles were […]
Read MoreThai food exports are projected to grow by 10% this year, the highest level in a decade, after robust growth of 30% in the first half of this year. The gains are driven by the economic recovery and the resumption of business activities after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, as well as mounting concerns over food […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slipped to 50.3 in August from 50.6 in July, indicating a softer improvement in the health of the sector. The latest reading is representative of a gradual slowdown in the growth of manufacturing production and gross domestic product towards the end of […]
Read MoreFollowing exchange fluctuations, Vietnamese seafood exporters are now faced with catastrophic changes in their orders, forcing them to lower export prices or find other solutions to stay competitive in the long run. Following exchange fluctuations, Vietnamese seafood exporters are now faced with catastrophic changes in their orders, forcing them to lower export prices or find […]
Read MoreThe retail price of regular-grade diesel increased by 7.84 per cent on September 1, while the rate for petrol remained unchanged, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Commerce. For the September 1-10 period, the retail selling prices of fuel in the Kingdom have been set at 4,700 riel or $1.14 per litre […]
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