Trucks loaded with Vietnamese durians lined up for customs inspections recently at the China and Vietnam Youyi Pass, a border crossing located in a natural gap between a series of steep cliffs and hills covered in conifers and bamboo on the border of the two countries. The Chinese flag fluttered in the breeze, and red […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines (Updated, 11:03 a.m.) — The proportion of jobless Filipinos slightly increased in December last year, although the quality of available jobs significantly improved during a high-spending season for consumers. There were 2.22 million Filipinos who are either unemployed or out of business in December, higher than the preceding month’s 2.18 million, the Philippine Statistics Authority […]
Read MoreDespite slowing trade, there are still pockets of resilience in Việt Nam’s economy. Tourism will be a key one in 2023, HSBC said in a report. HÀ NỘI – Despite slowing trade, there are still pockets of resilience in Việt Nam’s economy. Tourism will be a key one in 2023, HSBC said in a report. In […]
Read MoreCambodia and the Philippines may re-sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) using the nation-nation mechanism that enables free trade in rice. The subject came up during a three-day Philippines rice market study visit, starting on February 1, of a delegation from the Ministry of Commerce. The Ministry also pitched for exporting rice to the Philippines. […]
Read MoreThai hospitality is globally recognised for its unique service standards, which have assisted many homegrown hotel companies in their international expansion over the past few decades. As the hotel industry has started to see a promising recovery post-pandemic, Thai hotel management companies such as Minor International (MINT), Centara Hotels and Resorts, Dusit International and Onyx Hospitality Group have […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI) growth for 2022 narrowed to 6.9% from 7.2% in 2021. The economic indicator which measures overall output of industrial activity was driven by the manufacturing index, 8.2%; electricity index, 4.5%; and the mining index, 2.8%, the Statistics Department said. In December 2022, the IPI grew 3% supported by […]
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