MANILA, Philippines — Motor vehicle and motorcycle assembly and sales in the Philippines declined in January compared to a year ago, as a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant dampened consumer demand and affected operations. Data from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Automotive Federation (AAF) showed the Philippines was among […]
Read MoreNEW Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) will be launched for Greece and Vietnam from as early as Mar 16, 2022, announced the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on Friday (Mar 4). Travellers from both countries may enter Singapore under these VTLs on or after Mar 16, while Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) applications for these countries […]
Read MoreThe Russia-Ukraine crisis has already hit Thailand’s import and export trade, with both manufacturers and consumers suffering the indirect results of rising oil prices causing a spike in inflation, the government said on Sunday. Close analysis of downward trends in trade volumes since the fighting broke out reveal a correlation that most exports attribute to […]
Read MoreIn 2021, investment capital in start-ups hit a record level of 1.35 billion USD, making Vietnam the most attractive startup valley in the region. According to the latest data from the Department of Market Development and Sci-tech Enterprises (Ministry of Science and Technology), investment capital poured into start-ups in Vietnam grew dramatically in 2021, reaching […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The country’s poverty line (PGK) will be revised and expected to be amended in the first quarter of next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the Department of Statistics would review the poverty rate in the PGK […]
Read MoreCambodia’s strategic plan on garment, footwear and travel goods development 2021-2024 will attract more investments and contribute to sustainable development in the sector. Ith Samheng, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, made the note in a meeting with Okhna Kong Sang, President of Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) here in Phnom Penh this week. […]
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