According to contractors and investors in Hà Nội, while the price of cement has stabilised, other essential building materials such as steel and construction sand continue to increase in price. HÀ NỘI — Despite expectations that the demand for iron and steel will rise due to the government’s efforts to reduce supply by disbursing public investment, removing […]
Read MoreSHARE prices of Philippine banks may have fallen but the domestic financial sector as a whole is expected to be minimally affected by the fallout from a US banking crisis, an industry group said on Tuesday. “The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) assures the Filipino public that recent developments in the US financial system […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Personal spending in Malaysia is expected to moderate this year amid the rising cost of living. Pressure on private consumption is also seen coming from higher interest rates and the waning impact of the special Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal scheme. Given the challenges, TA Research has projected a slower growth of 7.2% […]
Read MoreGlobal demand for Vietnamese products has been dwindling, with the country’s major exports, such as furniture, footwear, and seafood, receiving far fewer orders than last year. HÀ NỘI — Industry insiders and policymakers have cautioned that Việt Nam is facing an uphill battle to achieve its goal of 6 per cent export growth this year. Global […]
Read MoreJAKARTA : Indonesia’s trade surplus likely fell further last month to $3.27 billion as imports rose ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, when consumption typically peaks, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday. Southeast Asia’s largest economy has been recording trade surpluses every month since May 2020, but they have narrowed in in recent […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Inflation is slowing down. January’s consumer price index slowed to 3.7 per cent compared to the same month the previous year. In December 2022, it was 3.8 per cent, continuing the dipping trend that began at the start of the fourth quarter. Inflation is also expected to “moderate” this year […]
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