MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank reckoned that the Philippines is brimming with the potential to become a carbon exporter, but it would have to keep its distance from coal-fired energy. That was the assessment of David Raitzer, an economist at ADB, on Thursday at the launch of the multilateral lender’s new report “Asia in […]
Read MoreA string of fresh policies on land management, procedures for collection and payment of fines, investment of state capital in enterprises shall come into effect in May. Amendments of Law on Land implementation Decree 10/2023/ND-CP dated April 3, 2023 amends a number Decrees guiding the implementation of the Law on Land. Decree 10 is expected to remove […]
Read MoreFuel consumption in the first quarter increased to a level greater than usage in 2019, following a drop for two consecutive years when Thailand endured the impact of the pandemic, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB). From January to March, fuel demand rose by 5.65% to 161 million litres per day (MLD) on average, […]
Read MoreCambodia called for stronger regional cooperation and the revival of tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The GMS includes Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Talking at the Mekong Tourism Forum 2023, which concluded yesterday at the Independence Hotel in Sihanoukville, Tith Chantha, Permanent Secretary […]
Read MoreDriven by economic growth and a rebound in tourism, the retail property market has been steadily improving since the fourth quarter of last year, with a prediction that it will return to normal by 2024, according to consultants. Carlos Martinez, director of research and consultancy at Knight Frank Thailand, said the retail market shows signs of […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE manufacturers and services firms appear slightly more upbeat about business conditions in the next six months compared to the previous quarter, separate quarterly surveys showed on Friday (Apr 28). A net weighted balance of 2 per cent of manufacturing firms anticipate a favourable business situation from April to September, according to the latest release […]
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