Stagnant business and production activities as a result of the impact of Covid-19, increased pressure over delivery to partners, and high transport costs are threatening the supply chains of the apparel sector. “The supply chain of the apparel sector is nearing paralysis. If the situation does not improve, the prestige of Vietnam’s apparel sector will […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The value of construction work done in the second quarter of this year (2Q21) increased by 42.6% to RM28.20bil from a year ago but showed a decline from the first quarter due to the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The value fell by 10.5% in 2Q from the RM31.4bil in 1Q, […]
Read MoreBilateral trade between Cambodia and the US remained resilient in the first half of 2021, clocking in at $3.8402 billion, or a 32.8 per cent surge from the $2.8917 billion booked in the same period last year, despite the profound implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on international trade and the magnitude of uncertainty shocks in […]
Read MoreMANILA: The Philippines’ central bank will keep its accommodative monetary policy plans for as long as needed to ensure a strong and sustainable economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, its governor said on Monday. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno also said he expects a “strong recovery” in the second quarter after a contraction […]
Read MoreMany forwarding companies have found it difficult to deliver goods as there are not enough deliverymen. Amid rising demand, various delivery apps and delivery firms have recently been set up, including Giao Hang Nhanh (fast delivery), Giao Hang Tiet Kiem (economical delivery), Ninja Van, Best Express and AhaMove, now competing directly with the big players […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened the week on a weaker note as investors continued to worry over Malaysia’s highest daily COVID-19 cases. At 9.02 am, the local note stood lower at 4.2230/2250 versus the greenback compared with 4.2180/2205 at Friday’s close. On Friday, Malaysia recorded 20,889 new COVID-19 infections, the highest since the pandemic started […]
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