SINGAPORE’S central bank is taking a more aggressive approach to further tighten its monetary policy settings in 2 ways, while also raising its inflation forecast, citing fresh shocks to global commodity prices and supply chains that are adding to domestic cost pressures. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Thursday (Apr 14) that it […]
Read MoreStarting from scratch, the past two decades have seen Vietnam’s software and information technology service industry make a bold mark on the world’s IT map as it has maintained its position among the top 10 best countries for software outsourcing. The nation is also widely viewed as Japan’s number one preferred partner and second largest […]
Read MorePlastics have been a major driver of human progress over the last century. This diverse group of materials has evolved to underpin our modern world with numerous applications that make our daily lives more comfortable. Our intensive reliance on plastic has created an “Age of Disposables” — creating new challenges from this essential material. Over […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 33.96 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening slightly from Friday’s close of 33.94 and edging closer to the 34 level. The Thai currency is expected to move between 33.85 and 34.05 during the day and between 33.60 and 34.15 during the week, Krungthai market strategist Poon Panichpibool said. Poon predicted […]
Read MoreTwo-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Lao topped 403 million USD in the first quarter of this year, up 19.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the Vietnamese Trade Office in Laos. Vientiane (VNA) – Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Lao topped 403 million USD in the first quarter of this year, up 19.2 […]
Read MoreJAKARTA : Indonesia’s central bank may hike its reserve requirement ratio (RRR) further if inflation starts to pick up, while the option to raise interest rates will be its last resort, its senior deputy governor said in a seminar on Friday. Bank Indonesia (BI) has already started normalising some of its pandemic-era ultra loose monetary […]
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