Trading in cryptocurrency in Thailand reached 14.8 billion baht during the period Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 24 of this year on seven exchanges, according to data disclosed publicly for the first time by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Three of the exchanges included in this figure only began their operations at the weekend. […]
Read MoreThe domestic shipping industry needs support from the State to develop Viet Nam’s fleet of cargo ships, according to the Ministry of Transport. The development of cargo ships is part of the strategy to develop Viet Nam’s marine economy by 2030. Therefore, the ministry has proposed the Prime Minister consider and adjust financial mechanisms to […]
Read MoreIndonesia sees downside risks for economic growth in the first quarter as the government imposed more restrictions to curb a worsening coronavirus outbreak, said the finance minister. The first quarter is “very tough,” Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin on Saturday. “We hope in February and March we can […]
Read MoreThe government has set a target for rice exports at 6 million tonnes this year, slightly over the 5.72 million tonnes shipped last year. Of the total 6 million tonnes, Keerati Rushchano, director-general of the Foreign Trade Department under the Commerce Ministry, said white rice is expected to make up 2 million tonnes followed by […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit reversed recent losses to open higher against the US dollar Tuesday despite a cautious trading mode, an analyst said. At 9 am, the local currency stood at 4.0410/0460 against the greenback from 4.0430/0460 at Monday’s close. Axi chief global market strategist Stephen Innes said the rising global oil prices prompted market […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — A price freeze that last year proved ineffective on curbing rising prices has again become the Duterte administration’s top strategy to get surging pork and vegetable inflation under control. President Rodrigo Duterte is set to issue an executive order (EO) that will put a cap on pork and vegetable prices, “hopefully this week,” […]
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