It is anticipated that local textile and apparel firms will not be able to enjoy any immediate benefits from the European Union -Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) once it enters into force due to rules of origin, according to insiders. A representative from the Thanh Cong Textile Garment – Investment – Trading Joint Stock Company […]
Read MoreLeisure travellers may be allowed to enjoy beach locations again in August, as the government is working with designated destinations to accommodate tourists under the travel bubble scheme, says the Tourism and Sport Ministry. “There are signs Thailand may restart the international market again in August, earlier than previously expected in September or October, as […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Covid-19 pandemic and the government’s containment measures in March and May cost the retail industry around RM1.8 billion, according to Malaysia Shopping Malls Association president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok. Teo, in a report by The Straits Times, also said the estimated loss was only for the months when the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Megaworld, the Andrew Tan-led property developer, is investing more in e-commerce facilities to fast track the recovery of its commercial and hotel businesses. The two businesses have been affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic, said Megaworld chief strategy officer Kevin Tan. In the coming weeks, the company is set […]
Read MoreThe Myanmar Citizens Bank will introduce a co-branded debit card service together with the Myanmar Payment Union (MPU) and Japanese payment services provider JCB, the bank announced over the weekend. MCB’s MPU-JCB Co-Brand Debit Card will enable holders to access MPU’s merchant network across Myanmar and make withdrawals at MCB ATMs, other ATMs which accept […]
Read MoreThe pandemic boosted demand for residential renovations as people chose to spend more time at home. Kridsada Satukijchai, acoustic consultant at sound designer Trandar Acoustics, said demand for home renovations to fit with the new lifestyle increased as more people worked from home during the lockdown. “Customers want to renovate their rooms, with soundproofing for […]
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