MANILA, Philippines — Amid the slowdown in the global economy, a soft landing can be expected for the Philippines this year, UK-based Oxford Economics said in a research brief yesterday. For the country, this entails a transition from a fast growth trajectory to a slower or flat growth path while avoiding recession. The macroeconomy research […]
Read MoreNo matter who forms the next government, Central Pattana, the SET-listed retail and property company, is committed to further investment in Thailand’s 3.6-trillion-baht retail market. The company looks to set aside 18.7 billion baht this year to finance its new mall projects and property development handled by Grand Canal Land (GLAND), the firm it acquired […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is neither entering a recession nor is it suffering from deflation, Bank Negara says. Despite tough economic headwinds, central bank governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus asserts, Malaysia is expected to remain on a steady growth path this year, supported by resilient domestic demand. Underlying inflation, on the other hand, is expected […]
Read MoreThailand’s border trade fell in February, attributed to a strong baht and higher competition from Chinese goods. The Commerce Ministry’s Foreign Trade Department on Tuesday reported overall cross-border trade, including transit trade, shrank by 2.47% year-on-year in February to 83.8 billion baht. Transit trade consists of businesses connected with the passage of goods through more […]
Read MoreWith export revenues having only increased by around US$2 billion over the past five years, Myanmar is aiming to boost its exports in the next five years by adding new sectors to its National Export Strategy (NES). Gems and jewellery, the digital economy, fruits and vegetables, agricultural product-based food products and industrial art products have […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Reaping the benefits from digital trade requires conducive and open policy settings in Vietnam and across the region, said an AlphaBeta economist. Economic value for Vietnam’s economy from digital trade in 2017 was estimated at VND81 trillion (US$3.5 billion) and could potentially rise to VND953 trillion (US$42 billion) by 2030, according to Konstantin […]
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