MANILA, Philippines — Business group Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has a cautiously optimistic outlook for the country’s economy this year, with high food prices as an issue of concern. “Our economy will sustain a healthy pace in the first half of the new year. Although there may still be interest hikes mirroring […]
Read MoreThe government plans to mobilise 41.15 trillion kip to address the projected fiscal deficit and repay domestic and overseas loans by the end of 2023, according to a senior official. Of the total figure, 36.1 trillion kip will be required to pay back domestic and overseas loans, the Minister of Finance, Mr Bounchom Ubonpaseuth, told […]
Read MoreCambodia exported $1.81 billion worth of products to Japan in the first 11 months of last year, a year-on-year increase of 11.4 percent, according to the data from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) yesterday. From January to November, Cambodia’s import from the East Asia nation was valued at $473 million, a decrease of 10 […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration will borrow at least $500 million, marking its second foray in the international debt market with the issuance of dollar and green bonds amid expectations of higher amounts to be raised as interest rates start to taper. In a notice of issuance, the Philippines targets to raise at least […]
Read MoreTravellers from China are forecast to regain the top spot in terms of arrivals this year with no fewer than 5 million, while low-cost carriers from Thailand rush to secure China’s routes to tap pent-up demand. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the resumption of the Chinese market could help increase employment in the […]
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