Vietnam: VN’s central bank looks to monetary stability Thursday, 11 August 2016 – The domestic monetary market has been stable this year despite global headwinds, with the State Bank of Vi?t Nam (SBV) trying to harmonise developments in interest and exchange rates, as well as the credit and foreign reserve situation. SBV Deputy Governor Nguy?n […]
Read MoreVietnam: Poland exporters eye VN Thursday, 11 August 2016 – With a population of over 90 million and rising incomes and demand for quality poultry products, Vi?t Nam is a promising market for the Polish poultry industry, according to the general director of that country’s National Poultry Council – Chamber of Commerce. Speaking at a […]
Read MoreVietnam: Steel prices set to increase Thursday, 11 August 2016 – Domestic steel prices are expected to rise in the near future, thanks to increasing construction demand, the real estate market’s recovery and high consumption, Vi?t Nam Steel Association (VSA) said.Nguy?n V?n S?a, VSA’s vice chairman, said the selling price of steel billets and bars […]
Read MoreSingapore: Singapore trims 2016 growth forecast : What economists say Thursday, 11 August 2016 – Singapore cut the top end of its 2016 growth forecast on Thursday (Aug 11) after the economy expanded less than previously estimated in the second quarter, underscoring a weakening global outlook. The economy is now expected to grow by 1 […]
Read MoreSingapore: Slump in Singapore exports forecast to ease though shipments will still contract in 2016 Thurday, 11 August 2016 – Singapore’s trade promotion agency has tightened upwards its forecasts for non-oil domestic export (NODX) growth for 2016 to -4 to -3.0 per cent from -5.0 to -3.0 per cent previously. It also narrowed upwards its […]
Read MoreIndonesia: Indonesia employs Chinese celeb to attract tourists Thursday, 11 August 2016 – Indonesia has appointed Canadian-born Chinese actress Christy Chung to act as a tourism ambassador for the country. The Antara news agency reports that Ms Chung, who has starred in movies alongside Jet Li and Jackie Chan, will work with the ministry on […]
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