The Hanoitimes – Encouraging private investment in green growth projects was among key topics at a conference to review mid-term implementation of the national green growth strategy in the northern region in Hanoi on December 12. The discussion of the topic aims to provide updates on the current status of national policies and initiatives for calling […]
Read MoreA total of 6,875 gems, including two jade lots worth €5.8 million, will be exhibited for sale at the 2017 year-end Myanma Gem Emporium which will be held from December 12 to 21 at Mani Yadana Gems Hall in Nay Pyi Taw. “The two jade lots have the highest floor price among all the gems,” […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14: The ringgit was firmer against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of weak sentiment for the safe-haven currency after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates amid the release of disappointing inflation data, dealers said. At 9 am, the local unit stood at 4.0690/0720 from 4.0850/0880 recorded […]
Read MoreThe banking system outlook in Thailand next year is stable, while the challenges of Asia-Pacific banks include long-term risks related to the high degree of private-sector leverage, says Moody’s Investors Service. Banking systems in Asia-Pacific overall show a stable outlook for 2018, the international credit rating agency said. Of the 16 banking systems discussed, two […]
Read MoreA SURPRISE move by China’s central bank to raise borrowing costs pushed regional markets into red territory, after the US Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was not spared on Thursday, ending the day lower by 32.99 points or 0.95 per cent to 3,435.78. Turnover came in at 1.3 billion valued […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Bitcoin Indonesia CEO Oscar Darmawan says that Bitcoin is not a currency. Therefore, he expects the government to issue a regulationon its exchange market or plant. Oscar agrees with Bank Indonesia’s decision not to recognize Bitcoin as a currency. “We agree with BI regulation and we support it,” he says in Jakarta yesterday. Oscar explains that […]
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