The implementation of a recently approved crop insurance scheme to protect farmers in Myanmar, while urgently needed, will face challenges as stakeholders grapple with the risks and complexities. In January, the Ministry of Planning and Finance approved a two-year pilot crop insurance project aiming to cover damages to crops as a result of erratic weather […]
Read MoreLaos attaches great importance to Asean cooperation, believing that the 10-nation bloc will bring positive changes to the land-locked country in the near future. New Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Laos to Asean, Mr Ekkaphab Phanthavong has highlighted the role of Asean in the international arena and how the bloc will benefit Laos. The New […]
Read MoreThe Indonesian Association of Synthetic Fiber Producers (APSYFI) has called on the government to revise its plan for a 10-day Idul Fitri holiday, arguing that the extended holiday would negatively affect industry production and exports. “We hope the government changes its plan. Learning from last year’s implementation, it will spark confusion on the field,” said […]
Read MoreBangkok has breached the top 50 most expensive locations in Asia for business travel for the first time, according to a survey from human resources firm ECA International. The average business trip to the capital costs US$278 (8,678 baht) a day. All Thai cities included in ECA’s most recent survey saw a slight increase in […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vingroup, Vietnam`s biggest property developer, is targeting an initial equity offering (IEO) of as much as US$2 billion for its luxury residential arm, according to Bloomberg`s recent report. Following the report, Vinhomes unit is considering seeking a valuation of US$13 billion to US$16 billion in the share sale. Vinhomes, which began gauging demand […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Hanoi has recently reviewed activities of the People’s Inspection Board and Community Investment Supervision Board in the first quarter of 2018. It aims to increase effort for burning issues, projects and works which directly affect people’s life, and legal documents and policies of the State, thus increasing people’s faith in the Party and […]
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