SINGAPORE’S international visitor arrivals rose for the ninth straight month in October to set another monthly record since the start of the pandemic, going by Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) latest figures. There were 816,758 arrivals in October, up from 782,076 visitors recorded in September, though the latest figure remains below the 1.5 million visitors recorded […]
Read MoreVietnam exported $4.94 billion worth of goods to Cambodia in the first 10 months of this year, up 25.6 percent year on year, higher than the figure recorded in the whole 2021, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. The department reported that exports with revenue of over $100 million include steel, garment and […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy grew at a faster than expected pace in the third quarter despite high inflation, placing it on track to achieving this year’s growth target. In a press briefing yesterday, National Statistician Dennis Mapa said the economy as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.6 percent in […]
Read MoreGrowth beat forecasts with strong exports, accelerated from previous quarters KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s gross domestic product grew 14.2% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, its central bank announced on Friday, signaling economic recovery from the two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, although fear of a global slowdown remains. After Malaysia’s economy expanded […]
Read MoreCambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said here on Thursday that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact will be a booster for regional trade and greater economic integration in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. Entering into force early this year, the RCEP comprises 15 Asia-Pacific countries including 10 ASEAN member states, namely Brunei, […]
Read MoreSuch high growth shows the Government’s determination in its efforts for socio-economic recovery and development amid global uncertainty. Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) today [November 10] adopted a resolution on socio-economic development for 2023 with the GDP growth target for the year at 6.5%. Other major economic objectives for next year include inflation of 4.5%, GDP […]
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