The world has witnessed the emergence of new advanced technologies meant to provide more convenience, boost competence in business operations and offer cybersecurity protection. The technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, blockchain and digital payment, are gathering pace throughout the world. Businesses are at risk of losing out if they fail to […]
Read MoreThe Lao government has renewed efforts to reduce administrative barriers in the import and export of goods, hoping to improve the business climate, under a new prime minister’s order. The order, which was uploaded on the Official Gazette website last week, also aims to make it easier for local and international traders to transport their […]
Read MoreThe Myanmar economy is forecast to remain at 6.5 percent in fiscal 2019-20, with four factors foreseen to limit the country’s potential, according to a recent analysis by a British research firm. In a report released last week, Fitch Solutions Macro Research, a unit of the UK Fitch Group, said “poor credit flow to small […]
Read MoreThe value of building materials imported into Cambodia to supply the construction sector increased by 50 percent in 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Figures from National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) shows that the total value of building material including construction equipment, cement and steel products was estimated at $1.5 billion in 2019. […]
Read MoreThe Industrial Works Department expects the number of newly registered factories to rise 10% to 4,817 and investment value to climb 3.4% to 500 billion baht in 2020, driven by the government’s investment incentives and megaprojects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Prakob Vivitjinda, director-general of the department, said the EEC can give investors confidence […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE construction demand is expected to remain strong this year after hitting a five-year high in 2019, said the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). In 2014, demand was S$38.8 billion, also the highest ever. Last year’s total construction demand expanded by 9.5 per cent to reach S$33.4 billion, about S$1.4 billion higher than the upper bound […]
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