The World Bank yesterday maintained its 4.1 percent growth projection for the Kingdom in its first economic update for Cambodia of the year. The global financial institution, which aids development by providing loans and grants to countries, said that the Kingdom’s agriculture segment “remained resilient” while the tourism sector had been “hit hard” and the […]
Read MoreThe Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to expand trade and investment ties with Switzerland and deepen cooperation in clean techology and renewable energy, infrastructure, life sciences and digital healthcare sectors. The Department of Trade and Industry made the commitment ahead of the fourth Joint Economic Commission (JEC) to be held this week. “We enjoin Swiss businesses […]
Read MoreAccording to the Vietnam Real Estate Brokers Association, land prices have risen quickly, 10% a month on average. In some places, it has increased 2-3 times in just 1-2 months. One afternoon in a village in the northern province of Hoa Binh, a group of kids playing together on the village road were interrupted by […]
Read MoreThe pillars of agriculture, manufacturing and tourism remaining key contributors to Cambodia’s growth in the post-war era has led to a skill gap emerging, that if not addressed, may compound and make the Kingdom less competitive in the global market, according to experts. “While 98 percent of children are now enrolled in primary school, many […]
Read MoreOperators of malls and hotels hail the government’s plan to fully reopen to foreign visitors in 120 days, but some remain concerned the scheme may result in a spike of coronavirus infections that could eventually derail the country’s economic recovery. Voralak Tulaphorn, The Mall Group’s chief marketing officer, said the company supports the strong gesture […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Singapore’s labour market continued its recovery in the first quarter, with total employment growing for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. A report by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Thursday (June 17) showed that the total employment, excluding foreign domestic workers, rose by 12,200 in the first three […]
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