Even though Laos’ special and specific economic zones (SEZs) play a significant role in driving economic growth, revenue generated from the sector has failed to meet the set target. Authorities planned to collect US$7.34 million through tax obligations and dividends from government share holdings in the SEZs for 2017, according to the latest report from […]
Read MoreHANOI — Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) on Friday increased its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth rate for the whole year to 6.8 per cent, higher than the Government’s set target of 6.7 per cent. This is the highest forecast in the past nine years. The bank also predicted growth rate of 6.8 per cent for next year, increasing from its […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the country’s economic outlook remains promising amid the meaningful reforms implemented by authorities over the past two decades. “The Philippines is recognized as one of the fastest growing and most resilient economies in the region and the world, enjoying a sweet spot of […]
Read MoreTHERE seems to be more buzz in the Singapore hotel investment market lately, as potential buyers – mostly foreigners – scout for properties in a sector where assets are tightly held. No major hotel transactions have been sealed since 2015, but investment sentiment seems to be waking up with the anticipated rise in visitor arrivals […]
Read MoreThe consumer confidence index (CCI) rose for the second straight month in September, backed by strong exports and improved growth forecasts, but concerns about uncontrollable risks still weighed, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Vice-president for research Thanavath Phonvichai said the CCI rose to 75.0 in September from 74.5 in August. […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The consumer price index continued to accelerate in September, rising to a five-month high of 3.4 percent from 3.1 percent in August and 2.3 percent in the same period last year due to faster increases in food prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported yesterday. The PSA attributed the faster increase in inflation […]
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