US trade officials on Monday said they will launch an investigation that could result in tariffs on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian nations, a blow to clean energy project developers that rely on cheap imports to keep costs down. The Commerce Department’s decision regarding imports from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia was a […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG) – In India, roadside restaurateurs are halving their palm oil use and moving into steamed snacks. Bakers in Ivory Coast want to cut the size of their standard baguette. Sandwiches from fast-food stalls in the United States are headed for fewer slices of bacon, pizzas for a more parsimonious sprinkle of pepperoni. […]
Read MoreDe-dollarisation is not a bad thing as it is a re-balancing of the fiscal and monetary policy tools. It is certainly not a complete displacement and substitution of the US dollar in favour of the Khmer Riel in trade and investment, which some observers and analysts seem to mischievously suggest… In fact, promoting greater use […]
Read MoreSoutheast Asia a very fertile ground for digital payments innovation, (BIS) Innovation Hub executive says A lot of room to grow in the internet economy in Southeast Asia, says the National Bank of Cambodia Cental banks in several Southeast Asian countries are exploring the use of digital currencies to enhance payments efficiency and to encourage start-ups and […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE is charging ahead with green and digital economy agreements and is keen to work with Asean members to leverage new opportunities that will emerge from these fields in the coming years. On the digitalisation front, strengthening digitalisation among Asean members is key. Digital trade documentation, for instance, is an important facility that will allow […]
Read MoreThe situation in Russia may affect the number of tourists to Vietnam and Thailand, favorite destinations for Russians in Southeast Asia. Flights were expensive and time-consuming, favorite restaurants were closed, and foreign visitors were requested to be tested for Covid-19 on the 1st and 5th day of the trip is what Brian Lamberty and Paola […]
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