The Hanoitimes – Next year is expected to bring a flurry of stock listings by Vietnam`s state-owned enterprises — a development symbolized the country`s shift from a government-led economy to one powered by market principles. The “new driving force of Vietnam is the acknowledgment that the state will not mobilize or distribute or regulate resources, but […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – On November 22, the event Internet Day 2017, the 20th anniversary of Internet in Vietnam and the conference “Internet – the foundation for Vietnamese enterprises integrating in digital economy” has been held by the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA). Speaking at the event, the Minister of Information & Communications Truong Minh Tuan said, 20 […]
Read MoreTOTAL Trade increased by 25.1 per cent year-on-year to BND1,063.8 million; consisting exports (BND634.1 million) and imports (BND429.7 million), compared to BND850.2 million in September 2016. Trade balance decreased by 36.0 per cent year-on-year to BND204.4 million from BND319.6 million in September 2016. Exports for September 2017 increased by 8.4 per cent year-on-year from BND584.9 […]
Read MoreThe government’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will stimulate private investment and rev up corporate loan demand next year, says a senior official at Bangkok Bank (BBL). Corporate loan demand is improving in line with the economic recovery, driven by the government’s infrastructure investment plan, while the EEC is expected to be the key driver […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The World Bank has offered to assist the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in crafting solutions that would ensure the region is financially resilient against disasters and calamities, the Department of Finance (DOF) said yesterday. In a report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Finance Assistant Secretary Paola Alvarez said the World Bank has […]
Read MoreYangon Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein has urged edible oil merchants and businessmen to invest in the local cooking oil sector. As domestic production is not sufficient for consumption, Myanmar is forced to import cooking oil. As such, U Phyo Min Thein said boosting domestic production of edible oil is needed to reduce reliance […]
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