Firms are increasingly confident about the year-ahead outlook. The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.7 in January, up from 52.5 in December and signaling a solid improvement in business conditions that was the most marked since April 2021, according to Nikkei and IHS Markit. A reading below the 50 neutral marks indicates […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Economists raised their inflation forecasts for this year, but prices are seen to remain slightly above the midpoint of the government’s two to four percent target range, according to a survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). In a report, IHS Markit Asia-Pacific chief economist Rajiv Biswas said the Philippines […]
Read MoreManufacturing Index IHS Markit is expected to release the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) during this holiday-shortened week. Analysts expect the PMI to rise to 53 points in January 2022. The manufacturing PMI is expected to be 52 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts’ expectations. […]
Read MoreVietnam is the only country in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the ‘BB’ rating category to gain positive rating momentum in 2021 and this is a reflection of the country’s economic strength and resilience. Predictability and transparency in the policy framework will be the key for Vietnam to overcome the crisis and […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday it would call in all companies facing US import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to address the allegations. Malaysian factories, which include major suppliers of palm oil and medical gloves, have been under increased scrutiny over allegations of abuse of migrant […]
Read MoreCambodia exports to China increased by 39 percent to $1,510 million last year, a positive move to the Kingdom’s trade as Cambodia and China put into effect their newly-endorsed bilateral free trade agreement. Figures from the Ministry of Commerce showed that the bilateral trade between Cambodia and China reached $11,144 million last year, a year-on-year […]
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