PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara’s slightly more cautious tone on the state of the economy when it announced the overnight policy rate (OPR) is a reflection of the more challenging environment and growth risks that the country faces at the moment, says HSBC Global Research. “However, we don’t see this as a sign that Bank Negara […]
Read MoreAlthough the rupiah strengthened to below Rp 14,900 per US dollar on Thursday, Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said that the government and the central bank would monitor the currency amid global uncertainty. In the foreign exchange spot market, the rupiah was quoted at Rp 14,892 per US dollar on Thursday, strengthening 0.30 percent from its position […]
Read MoreThai Airways International Plc (THAI) will raise the fuel surcharge rate on 58 routes starting from September 14 due to the increasing fuel prices. THAI president Sumeth Damrongchaitham said the decision was made after a study of internal and external factors including sharply rising fuel costs, which the airline has been absorbing while competitor airlines […]
Read More(MENAFN) Lao and Thai officials were unveiled to be set to hold talks aimed at discovering ways to increase their joint trade value. The officials from both countries will conduct a high-level trade meeting from Tuesday until Thursday in the Lao capital Vientiane. Vientiane Times reported the officials to be seeking measuring to boost bilateral […]
Read MorePeople receiving parcels and packages by DHL in Vietnam or Malaysia can soon start feeling less guilty about the carbon footprint generated by motorised door-to-door delivery services. As part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s (DPDHLs) commitment to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by the year 2050, DHL eCommerce has rolled out a fleet […]
Read MoreConsumer confidence rose to its highest level in 64 months in August, driven by the growing economy and higher prices for many farm products such as fruits, corn and tapioca. According to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), the consumer confidence index in August rose to 83.2 from […]
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