MANILA, Philippines — Global financial institutions were not impressed by the strong rebound in the country’s economic output in the second quarter, noting that downside risks persist that could hinder a further recovery. American banking giant Citi and Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research said in separate reports that the Philippines is not out […]
Read MoreThe Internal Trade Department is warning vendors who hoard and sell eggs at unreasonable retail prices they will face punishment of both jail and fines. Wattanasak Sur-iam, director-general of the department, said demand for eggs has significantly increased during the pandemic as more people stay at home for work. In addition, charity groups are buying […]
Read MoreCambodia’s exports to the US rose 37.26 percent measured Jan-July. Shipments adding up to more than $3.8 billion were made up mainly of clothing, footwear and travel products. Exports far outstripped imports by value. Cambodia bought just over $209 million worth of goods from the US, mainly vehicles, animal feed, and machinery. Still, that was […]
Read MoreSupplies of low-priced apartments at below VND2 billion (US$87,300) are predicted to disappear in Hanoi in the upcoming one or two years. As supplies of low-budget apartments (prices below VND25 million or $1,085 per square meter) are becoming scarcer in two major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), investment in this segment […]
Read MoreThe bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy is likely the best model in the short term to revitalise a Thai economy battered by Covid-19 outbreaks, says Suvit Maesincee, the former higher education, science, research and innovation minister. Based on Thailand’s strengths in agriculture, its rich natural resources, diversity and physical geography, BCG is the best […]
Read MoreA drop in prices and a bigger, better harvest is expected to boost the export of Thai rice to Malaysia, the Department of Foreign Trade said this week. Keerati Rushchano, the department’s director-general, said his agency along with the Thai Rice Exporters Association and Office of Overseas Trade Promotion in Kuala Lumpur held a virtual […]
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