The Lao trade portal reported the country’s trade deficit at USD 48 million in February, USD 35 million higher than January’s figures. Laos’ overall trade deficit was approximately USD 962 million, with USD 505 million in exports and USD 457 million in imports, according to the report. February’s top exports include cassava, gold, gold ore and gold […]
Read MoreA meeting at the Ministry of Economy and Finance under the chairmanship of Dr Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, on Wednesday, reviewed and discussed recommendations on the draft report on the second phase of the master plan for the development of Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone. Discussing […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Foreigners sought shelter in Malaysian bonds last month, buoyed by an improving growth outlook and low prospects of further policy rate hikes by the country’s central bank, with overseas money pouring out of regional peers. In February, foreigners purchased about US$950mil (RM4.2bil) worth of Malaysian bonds, the most since August, but sold a combined […]
Read MoreViệt Nam’s trade with 11 other major Asian markets could rise significantly in value by 2030, according to an industry study released by UPS. HCM CITY — Việt Nam’s trade with 11 other major Asian markets could rise significantly in value by 2030, according to an industry study released by UPS. “Clearing the Runway for […]
Read MoreThailand’s external stability is sound with low foreign debt, while the economy is recovering steadily on increased tourism and domestic spending, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said. The central bank’s gradual and measured policy normalisation remained an appropriate approach, with inflation expected to return within the bank’s target range of 1% to 3% in the second […]
Read MoreAirlines preparing for travel boom MANILA, Philippines — Domestic carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines will cut ticket prices in April in compliance with the directive to reduce fuel surcharge. PAL, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines yesterday confirmed that air fares will drop in April just in time to serve the projected […]
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