Because of unprecedented difficulties, Thailand may be outstripped by Vietnam in rice exports this year, but this may only be for the short term. The US Department of Agriculture in its May report showed that Thailand suffers heavily from drought, while Vietnam doesn’t. The agency predicted that Thailand’s rice output this year would decrease by […]
Read MoreCambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday expressed concern over private schools that have rented buildings and are now facing closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Hun Sen also appealed to the owners of the building to be gentle and understanding in reducing the cost of renting buildings while the whole country is facing a […]
Read MoreThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) sees growth across Asia-Pacific falling to a 59-year low largely because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Brunei Darussalam’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast at 1.4 per cent this year compared to two per cent as previously projected. However, the ADB’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Supplement report released on Thursday showed […]
Read MorePUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is still in early discussions with Singapore and Brunei on the possibility of reopening its borders with the two countries. “So far, it is still in the early stages, and currently the discussion does not only involve the Ministry of Health, but also the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others. “The team from the […]
Read MoreMyanmar is expecting a budget deficit of K6.8 trillion in fiscal 2020-21, or 5.4 percent of the GDP, according to the Finance Commission chaired by President U Win Myint. According to the Finance Commission’s estimates revealed at a meeting on June 22 in Nay Pyi Taw, national revenue will total K27.8 trillion in fiscal 2020-21, […]
Read MoreWing (Cambodia) Ltd Specialised Bank and Canadia Bank Plc inked a partnership to drive financial inclusion and provide every Cambodian easy access to cash. Both banks are working together to fill in the Kingdom’s gap in financial services and to explore new opportunities to ensure that every Cambodian enjoys convenience and security when it comes […]
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