MANILA, Philippines — The share of the consolidated general government (GG) debt to gross domestic product (GDP) rose to 38 percent in the first quarter from 36 percent as of end-2018, the Department of Finance (DOF) reported yesterday. According to data from the DOF, general government debt as of end-March amounted to P6.7 trillion, 7.1 […]
Read MoreAlternating drought conditions and flooding in northeastern Thailand are expected to cut paddy production in the region in the 2019-20 crop year by 488,000 tonnes. According to the latest report by the provincial extension offices in 20 provinces of the Northeast, paddy production from the 2019-20 main season is estimated at 12.7 million tonnes, compared […]
Read MoreMercer released today (November 6) the results of its ‘2019 Thailand Total Remuneration Survey’, an annual study identifying key remuneration trends and making hiring and pay increase predictions for the following year. The survey is Mercer’s flagship annual compensation and benefits bench-marking study, with participation increasing to 607 companies this year across various industries. In […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Robust demand growth from FRASER & NEAVE HOLDINGS BHD ‘s Thai operations is expected to be overshadowed by competition on the Malaysian scene. Kenanga research reiterated its market perform recommendation on the stock but lowered its target price to RM35.15 following a downward revision in its earnings forecasts. “We tweaked our FY20E/FY21E earnings downwards by […]
Read MoreLao Securities Exchange (LSX) has announced that the stocking trading of Phousy Construction and Development Public Company (PCD) has been suspended due to the failure of disclosure. In particular, PCD failed to disclose a semi-annual report for 2018, annual report for 2018 and semi-annual report for 2019, according to a statement by LSX. “LSX shall suspend stock […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – According to the service commitments form of the WTO, Vietnam did not commit to allow foreign invested enterprises to conduct drug distribution services. Though having import licenses, multi-national corporations are finding it hard to trade drugs in the Vietnamese market due to the country’s strict regulations. Zuellig Pharma Vietnam (ZPV) is facing obstacles […]
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