The Hanoitimes – Vietnam is said to change its regulatory framework to tap potential offered by FTAs. Free trade agreements (FTAs), most of which lower tariff barriers, are expected to create more motivation for Vietnam to reform its business environment, according to local and foreign experts. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and […]
Read More“Honestly, to me, it’s still a miracle that we have an office here with that view. From that two-storey house in Jakarta, I never thought we’d get here,” says Raditya Wibowo. Mr Wibowo is the global head of transport at GoJek. As one of the early employees of the firm, he has seen the company grow from […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Six out of 10 Filipinas manage their own household’s budget, but only two of 10 are able to put money into savings, according to a study commissioned by Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. (InLife). Citing the results of the Sheroes Landmark Study on Women, InLife executive vice president and Insular Health Care […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vietnam has huge potential for investment especially high-tech projects, thereby, the Vietnamese prime minister suggested the Hongkong-based manufacturer to expand its investment to Vietnam’s three biggest cities including Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam has the right to choose appropriate investors and those of low-quality projects would not be welcomed, Vietnamese Prime […]
Read More[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank on Wednesday unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2015, which should support faltering growth and weaken the strong baht. The Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted 5-2 to cut the one-day repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 1.50 per cent – the […]
Read MoreA number of casino operators from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau have enquired about operating casinos in Myanmar following the passing of the Gambling Law 2018 in May, which replaced an earlier law from 1986. Directorate of Investment and Company Administration acting director-general U Thant Sin Lwin said casino operators from Hong Kong, Taiwan and […]
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