KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no intention to increase the price of subsidised cooking oil, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. He said that the government will instead introduce a targeted subsidy mechanism once the Central Database Hub (PADU) system is fully operational. According to him, it was inappropriate […]
Read MoreEnergy authorities are continuing their push for the National Oil Plan, aiming to generate 170 billion baht for the Thai economy through a range of projects, including further development of cleaner energy, says the Department of Energy Business. The plan has a budget of 34.9 billion baht and must pass a public hearing and approval by […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The prices of chicken and eggs will be floated from July 1, said Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Malay Mail reported that Mohamad or Mat Sabu said the government subsidies for eggs and chickens would end after June 30, while assuring that the domestic trade and cost of living […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has expressed confidence in the Philippines’ growth momentum as it expects the country to grow faster than many of its peers in the region. During the bilateral meeting and business forum with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Israel Ambassador Ilan Fluss, and members of the […]
Read MoreViệt Nam’s logistics industry grew by around 14 to 16 per cent annually in recent years. It is comprised of about 3,000 domestic firms and 30 transnational heavyweights, including DHL, FedEx, and APL Logistics. HÀ NỘI — Digital transformation has become a crucial aspect for logistics firms to stay ahead of the curve amid the fast-paced […]
Read MoreState banks are increasing their interest rates following the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate hike. Both the Government Savings Bank (GSB) and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) have raised interest rates for both loans and deposits, with deposit rates higher than loan rates. Vitai Ratanakorn, president and chief executive of GSB, said after […]
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