MANILA, Philippines — The growth in consumer prices may have already peaked this quarter as September is seen to begin a drier period more conducive to agricultural production and rice imports are set to arrive, said First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) in a report. In its new Market Call report the investment banking arm of […]
Read MoreFast-growing digital technology and connectivity are reshaping consumer behavior. According to the latest report by London-based strategic market research company Euromonitor International, which breaks down consumer trends and spending in Indonesia, digital technology, connectivity and social media play an important role in how consumers make decisions. Euromonitor groups the products and services into five categories […]
Read MorePRICES of completed non-landed private homes in Singapore reversed course to climb in August, rising 0.5 per cent month-on-month, after dipping in July. This is according to the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) flash estimates for its Singapore Residential Price Index (SRPI) released on Friday. In July, prices declined 0.3 per cent, less than the 0.5 […]
Read MoreAt a corner of the Old Market (Phsar Chas) near Phnom Penh’s riverside, a meat vendor calls on passersby with the hope they will turn their attention to the products she has to offer. Khmer Times asks Teng Chanda – who has been struggling with a fall in business activity at her store – whether the […]
Read MoreThe chairman of the National Legislative Assembly’s (NLA) committee vetting a new national water resources bill Thursday assured that the bill, which will be given a second reading in the House today, does not contain a section that will tax farmers for irrigating their fields. Gen Akanit Muensawad said he is certain that the bill will […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — As part of its transition from a ride-hailing service to an “everyday” application, Grab Philippines said yesterday it is planning to expand digital payment services through GrabPay mobile wallet feature. Ooi Huey Tyng, managing director of Grabpay Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, made the announcement after Grab Philippines acquired its e-money license from the Bangko […]
Read More
Thailand
