MANILA, Philippines — Inflation likely rose within the 2.8 percent to 3.6 percent range in September due to higher fuel, electricity and food prices, as well as the further weakening of the peso, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. “The forecast of the BSP’s Department of Economic Research suggests that September 2017 inflation could […]
Read MoreThe annual headline consumer price index rose for a third straight month in September, government data showed on Monday, beating forecasts but still below the central bank’s target, giving it room to keep monetary policy loose to aid growth. The index increased 0.86% in September from a year earlier, after a 0.32% rise in August. […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Singapore’s private home prices rose in the third quarter for the first time in four years, ending a stretch of 15 consecutive quarters of declines, the government’s preliminary estimates showed on Monday. The private residential property index rose 0.5% to 137.3 in the third quarter, after easing 0.1% in the second quarter, the Urban […]
Read MoreMyanmar’s special economic zones (SEZs) are a central part of a revitalised economic strategy in which increased manufacturing activity will play a key role. And breathing renewed life and energy into stagnant or stalled SEZs has moved to the top of the government’s agenda. “SEZs promote the transfer of technology, encourage infrastructure development and attract […]
Read MoreSERDANG: The level of awareness on producing fruits of different shapes among farmers in the country was still low despite the aesthetic and commercial values of such fruits were higher than in their original form, said Putrajaya Agriculture Department Horticulture Division officer Adibah Abd Rauf. She said the demand for the fruits, such as in […]
Read MoreVincent Ling, the deputy general manager at UnionPay International Southeast Asia, talks to Khmer Times’ Chea Vannak about the latest development in e-payment technology in Cambodia. KT: How has UnionPay evolved in Cambodia in recent years? Vincent Ling: Since 2008 we have extended our acceptance network in the country to allow our clients to use their UnionPay cards […]
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