MANILA, Philippines — Despite fresh data showing the economy sank into recession last quarter, there is no pressure on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilpinas (BSP) to further deploy monetary stimulus to assist on recovery from the pandemic. Ahead of the central bank’s policy meeting on Aug. 20, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno signaled monetary authorities are […]
Read MoreJapan-backed Patimban Port in Subang, West Java is now scheduled for partial operation in November, while its first development phase will reach completion by October despite previous delays, Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has stated. The port is located about 70 kilometers from the Karawang industrial estate in West Java, where many Japanese companies have […]
Read MoreThe free trade agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China will undoubtedly promote stronger trade and investment ties between the two countries, Cambodia’s Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak said in a recent interview with Chinese media. The two sides wrapped up their negotiations on the bilateral FTA on July 20. Sorasak said the agreement means a lot […]
Read MoreSelling goods through live streaming, which has exploded in the Chinese market, has become popular in Southeast Asia, including in Vietnam, reported Nhip Cau Dau Tu (nhipcaudautu.vn). Appearing in Vietnam in late 2018, selling goods through live streaming promises to become a leading sales platform for online retailers. Many livestream accounts have seen record high […]
Read MoreThe Trade Competition Commission (OTC) is setting guidelines for online food delivery services to prevent unfair trade practices and keep online food delivery platforms from taking advantage of restaurants. Santichai Santawanpas, the commissioner of the Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) and the office’s spokesman, said the commissioners have already finished the draft guidelines to […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE, Aug 10 — With the Covid-19 pandemic having battered the tourism industry, several local tourist attractions have been turning to the local market in a bid to stanch the bleeding. Some are finding more success than others. Of the five local tourist attractions TODAY visited several times over the past few weeks, the Singapore Flyer, Singapore […]
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