Speaking at the 16th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM)-EU Trade Commissioner Consultations in Singapore on Friday, Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita outlined the desired impact a free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and the European Union would have on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the palm oil industry. “The FTA between ASEAN and EU must contain programs […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – With a population of more than 93 million, of whom more than half are under the age of 30, Vietnam’s food and beverage industry has been getting the attention of foreign investors, experts said. Besides, as a tropical agricultural country with a diverse source of raw materials for the industry, Vietnam is one […]
Read MoreThailand’s unemployment rose by 61,000 jobless workers in February from a year earlier, with bachelor’s degree holders maintaining the highest unemployment rate, according to the latest survey. The National Statistical Office reported on Thurday that 491,000 workers were left unemployed in February, representing 1.3% of the 38.42-million-strong workforce. There were 329,000 workers awaiting seasonal work, according […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vietnamese leather and footwear producers are focusing on adding value to their export products and promoting the development of supporting industries, according to Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) Diep Thanh Kiet. During the Vietnam Footwear Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21, Kiet said […]
Read MoreNational Development Planning Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro says the government is working to narrow the economic disparity among the regions as currently, economic activities are mostly centered in Java and Sumatra. “We will focus on finding solutions on how to balance economic development between Java and other islands,” said Bambang in Jakarta on Thursday when announcing […]
Read MoreThe San Francisco-headquartered Asia Foundation has launched the Myanmar tax attitudes paper this month. The publication reveals that a clear majority thought taxes were fair while urban citizens surveyed were more positive about tax than those in more rural areas. In 2017, The Asia Foundation and the Yangon School of Political Science conducted the City Life […]
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