MANILA, Philippines — Emerging Asia economies are likely to recover faster from the pandemic compared with other regions in the world, said London-based think tank Capital Economics. In a new report, the research firm said while most economies in the region would contract by 10 to 20 percent in the first half of the year, […]
Read MoreThe Commerce Ministry has registered a domain for Thai farm and food products, TraceThai.com, with local organic rice chosen as the pilot product given its high value, strong market demand and export potential. Pimchanok Vonkorpon, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office under the Commerce Ministry, said the registration is part of an ongoing […]
Read MoreLife insurance providers in Myanmar are upping their game, spurred by the gradual rise of COVID-19 cases in the country. “At the moment, people are more aware of their personal health and are asking if their health and life insurance policies cover COVID-19,” said U Thaung Han, secretary of the Myanmar Insurance Association. In response, […]
Read MoreBidding on the rubbish collection contracts in the Kingdom’s capital have now closed, after applications first opened on Feb 25 this year, according to a Phnom Penh Municipal spokesperson yesterday. Met Measpheakdey, a city hall spokesperson, told Khmer Times that the deadline for all applications has now concluded with 10 companies selected for shortlisting. He added that […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The decision, set to valid until the end of 2020, would help customers save thousands of dollars. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to slash the registration fee for domestically-produced cars, which could account for up to 12% of the car price, by half in a move to stir up the car […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) has warned the public against a fake news article saying that the Philippine government has created a platform where Filipinos can invest in cryptocurrency. “There is no such effort by the government,” Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Lambino said in a statement. “We categorically deny that there is […]
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