Construction of a new container terminal of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port has been delayed to early next year due to slower-than-planned layout design, according to the management. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan for the first phase of the new terminal to the tune of 23,502,000,000 yen ($218 […]
Read MoreShopping malls and retail stores have been asked to stock up on necessary goods to meet consumer demand as the third Covid-19 outbreak remains volatile, according to the Department of Internal Trade. It also asked operators of online food delivery platforms, which are expected to receive more purchase orders, not to increase their service prices. […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has lost momentum in recovering from the pandemic due to the reimposition of movement restrictions and must now accelerate economic activities to catch up with regional counterparts, a think tank said yesterday. In a research briefing, UK-based Oxford Economics said the Philippines faces downside risks in growth expectations for the […]
Read MoreThe e-commerce sites of Vietnam Post and Viettel Post saw 33 more suppliers of agricultural products and regional specialities open new booths in the first 10 days of April. Of the 33 new suppliers, 21 were on Viettel Post’s Vỏ Sò (seashell) and 12 were on Vietnam Post’s Postmart. From April 1 to April 10, Postmart […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: With most economists expecting inflation to increase in the coming months, all eyes are on the government’s plan to mitigate the impact on consumers’ purchasing power. As about 20 million Malaysians get ready to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in less than three weeks, concerns of costlier basic necessities in the market have been […]
Read MoreBusiness sectors are preparing to face a more critical impact than last year’s nationwide lockdown after a fresh wave of the contagion with more than 2,000 daily cases triggering stricter measures to contain the outbreak in Bangkok and other cities. Even though there is no order to close hotels in Bangkok, hospitality has been paralysed […]
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