Vietnamese are making more payments with QR Code thanks to its utility, security and promotion programs launched by service providers. Uyen, an office worker in HCMCity, has the habit of making payment with QR Code when going to a café. She is a loyal client of Guta Café, The Coffee House and Trung Nguyen. She […]
Read MorePresident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has launched the productive social assistance program for micro businesses to help them survive the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government started the program by disbursing Rp 2.4 trillion (US$162.9 million) directly to 1 million small businesses across the country, each receiving Rp 2.4 million. Businesses that have […]
Read MoreHoteliers keep on implementing cost reduction strategies to deal with the liquidity crunch, hoping local demand can improve upon disastrous earnings in the second quarter. The pandemic had a major impact on the hospitality industry, with large hotel management and investment companies reporting tremendous setbacks in the first half. Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) reported revenue […]
Read MoreEvolving from a ticketing platform for AirAsia flights, AirAsia.com is now growing to become a leading one-stop travel and lifestyle e-commerce platform in Asean, offering products from flights, hotels, travel activities, shopping and more. Amidst challenging operating conditions, AirAsia.com has charted significant growth through diversification and digital innovation. AirAsia.com chief executive officer Karen Chan shares her views […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Property seekers have recently avoided spaces in central business districts (CBD) as movement restrictions meant to arrest coronavirus spread and contagion fears prompted buyers to consider locations closer to their present homes when making decisions. In a report released Monday, Lamudi, an online property marketplace, said it saw a “switch” in locational […]
Read MoreThe Office of SME Promotion (Osmep) is providing a second series of low-interest loans to retail small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a combined sum worth 1.2 billion baht, aiming to enhance financial liquidity and loan access. The funds for the loans come from the 4.89-billion-baht SMEs One loan scheme that started in June 1, […]
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