MANILA, Philippines – The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth likely slowed to below six percent in the second quarter, according to Credit Suisse. In a research note titled “Philippines macro wrap: 2Q GDP likely to disappoint,” Credit Suisse economist Michael Wan said the Philippine economy likely grew 5.8 percent in the second quarter from 6.4 percent in […]
Read MoreThe International Financial Corporation (IFC) has handed over the secretariat of the Myanmar Business Forum (MBF) to the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), according to a press release from the IFC released on July 27. The UMFCCI will continue to take forward the mission of facilitating public-private dialogue. The MBF […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE retail sales rose 1.9 per cent in June, compared to a year ago, the Department of Statistics said on Friday. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales increased 4 per cent. The total retail sales value in June 2017 was estimated at S$3.7 billion, higher than the S$3.6 billion generated in June 2016. Retail sales of […]
Read MoreHANOI — Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to co-operate with relevant agencies in the resolution of issues related to the logistics sector. According to Decision No 200/QĐ-TTg, which was promulgated in February, the competitiveness of Vietnam’s logistics services is to be boosted by 2025, ensuring that logistics […]
Read MoreThe second Greater Mekong Subregion Agriculture Ministers Meeting will be held in Siem Reap province early next month, with agro-food products, exploring new markets for agricultural products and solving issues in the sector expected to be high on the agenda. The meeting of agriculture ministers will be held from September 6 to 8 in Siem […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s industrial output rose 4% in June, which was above economists’s forecast of a 3% growth, mainly underpinned by the manufacturing sector’s electrical and electronics (E&E) segment. The Statistics Department said on Thursday the increase was supported by positive growth in all sectors, with manufacturing recording a 4.7% growth, mining (2.4%) and electricity […]
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