Cambodian rice exports have dramatically declined over the past four months compared to the same period last year, causing significant concern for the rice industry even as plans are in the works to expand exports by thousands of tonnes, according to government officials. The data, released by the General Department of Agriculture yesterday, show that […]
Read MoreIn a bid to ensure the availability of food stocks ahead of the Ramadhan fasting month starting next week, the government has introduced the use of a barcode system to monitor an online database of commodities. The system was launched on Sunday. State Logistics Agency (Bulog) president director Budi Waseso said on Tuesday that the system could prevent hoarding. “The use […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Freezing the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act could be more harmful than helpful, as it could disrupt the government’s revenue targets, the country’s Budget chief said Wednesday. “Suspending the law is to me out of the question. It has to be implemented,” Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said […]
Read MoreGoood Agricultural Practice (GAP) certificates will be issued to coffee farms in Myanmar, according to Daw May Thet Hlaing, an officer from the Coffee Research, Information, Extension and Training Centre at Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay Region. It is the first time GAP certificates have been issued to a coffee business in Myanmar and represents a meaningful […]
Read MoreSuperrich Thailand, a leading local money changer, expects total money exchange value to grow by 20% this year and plans to increase investment in preparation for changes in technology and consumer lifestyles. The projected 20% hike is below last year’s 43% growth in total money exchange value of 112 billion baht, said managing director for business […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Within minutes of using an app to book a ride, Agostino Fernandes was looking down on lush greenery from a helicopter taxi high above Bangalore — one of several Uber-style chopper services taking off to help commuters tackle increasingly congested megacities. In under 30 minutes — a quarter of the time it would have […]
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