Thailand’s consumer confidence rose for a fifth straight month in December, lifted by a brighter economic outlook but low commodity prices were still a worry, a private survey showed on Thursday. The index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce rose to 79.2 in December from 78.0 in November. Consumers were confident about […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – As the Vietnam’s economy has witnessed a strong growth at the last few months of 2017, however, with many challenges still remains, it is vital for the country to build on this momentum and maintain the growth rate in 2018. In 2017, Vietnam had to face challenges from natural disasters, for which climate […]
Read MoreMyanmar will hold its first value-added gems and jewellery fair at the Lotte Hotel in Yangon between January 11 and 14, according to the Yangon Gems and Jewellery Entrepreneurs Association. The fair aims to showcase processed stones and jewellery pieces made from Myanmar gemstones. In fact, Myanmar-produced rubies, sapphires and jade are among the best […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is unlikely to meet earlier targets it set for a balanced budget by 2020 and will need another two to three years to reach the goal, the country’s second finance minister said on Thursday. The shift in the budget target follows comments by ratings agencies late last year that the neighbouring economy […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The rupiah strengthened against the US dollar at the start of 2018 thanks to the improving domestic economy, Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Agus Martowardojo said. “I think the confidence in the domestic economy has played a great role,” he stated on Wednesday. The improving domestic economy is reflected by the rising inflow of foreign fund […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Manufacturing conditions in the ASEAN region were weaker in December, weighed down by slow growth in output and high cost of inputs, according to the latest reading of the Nikkei ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The headline Nikkei ASEAN Manufacturing PMI for December stood at 49.9 in December from 50.8 in […]
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