MANILA, Philippines — Consumer prices continue to rise, but galloping inflation has so far hardly affected the cost of dying and the prices of items for remembering the dead. As people visit cemeteries this week to remember their dearly departed, vendors of flowers and candles in Manila said their prices have remained nearly the same […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – High logistics cost is one of the main barrier for the sector`s development in Vietnam. In the context of rapid technology advancement, improvements in logistics sector remain a viable solution for Vietnam to increase its competitiveness and labor productivity, eventually leading to sustainable economic development, according to the Central Institute for Economic Management […]
Read MoreAt the behest of the local logistics sector, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport is urging international shipping companies to consider reducing, or even dropping, fees that have inflated costs for local firms. Particularly, the Freight Forwarders Association has raised concerns over the effect the container imbalance charge (CIC) is having on the bottom […]
Read MoreThe Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is maintaining its forecast for the country’s economic growth at 4.5% as private consumption picks up and investment counters sagging global demand. Private consumption and investment are gaining momentum, in tandem with the falling unemployment rate and higher farm income as crop output rises, said fiscal policy adviser Warotai Kosolpisitkul. […]
Read MoreDBS Group Research downgraded its Singapore dollar (SGD) forecast last Friday as its analysts said the currency was “too strong” relative to external and domestic factors. In a research note, FX (forex) strategist Philip Wee and economist Radhika Rao said they now believe that that USD/SGD will rise to 1.40 by the end of this year and stay above […]
Read MoreBUDGET 2019 is expected to be a tough one –with potential new taxes, existing tax hikes and prudent spending given the government’s commitment to tackle the nation’s debt situation. It is also the perfect time for the new government to launch reforms that are effective to future proof Malaysia and I am glad that a […]
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