Philippines: Inflation steadies at 1.9% in July Saturday, August 6, 2016 – Consumer prices remained stable with inflation falling below two percent in July due to a productive economy, low oil prices and adequate domestic liquidity. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said inflation was steady at 1.9 percent in July, the same […]
Read MoreHigher gold hoard, government deposits GIR hits record $85.5 B in July Saturday, August 6, 2016 – The steady increase in the central bank’s gold holdings, as well as deposits by the national government, helped the country’s foreign exchange buffer hit a record level of $85.49 billion in July, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) […]
Read MoreMalaysia: Malaysian palm oil price gains on improved rival oils, weaker ringgit Thursday, 28 July 2016 – Malaysian palm oil futures notched up a second day of gains, tracking rival soyoil, while a weaker ringgit also helped to prop up prices. Benchmark palm oil futures for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose […]
Read MoreMalaysia: Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch thursday July 28 Thursday, 28 July 2016 – The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday July 28. FUNDAMENTALS* Malaysian palm oil futures notched up a second day of gains, tracking rival soyoil, while a weaker ringgit […]
Read MoreLaos: Govt announces a halt on fuel tariff exemptions Fri, 05 August, 2016 – The government made an official announcement in Vientiane on Thursday to completely halt fuel tariff exemptions in a move to close loopholes in illegal oil imports. The move is part of the government’s efforts to ensure that fuel importation is in […]
Read MoreLaos: Laos, China want better synergy in development Fri, 05 August, 2016 – Laos and China are aiming to achieve better synergy in development with the relevant sectors from both countries to work together to merge Laos’ Eighth five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) with China’s 13th five year NSEDP. The willingness to make the […]
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