MANILA, Philippines — Private economists expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to continue with its tightening episode as the 150-basis-point rate hike is not enough to curb rising inflationary expectations. Benjamin Shatil, regional economist at J.P. Morgan, said the BSP’s Monetary Board is expected to further raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in the […]
Read MoreDevelopment and investment opportunities in Laos and the region along with the nation’s exciting potential have been showcased at the Boao Forum held in Vientiane from September 28-29. The synergies between the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Southeast Asian region’s development strategy, especially significant development in Laos as a link between Asean […]
Read MoreSear Rithy, CEO of the Worldbridge Group, sits down with Khmer Times May Kunmakara to discuss the economic situation as well as current trends in the real estate and construction sectors. Mr Rithy stressed that the business community wants, above all, peace and political stability in the country. Khmer Times: Based on your experience, how […]
Read MoreThe Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry is set to deliver an integrated e-marketplace platform by October as a tool to promote e-commerce activities nationwide. The move will enable people to easily access a digital marketplace through the government’s national broadband network for villages, or “Net Pracharat” project. The DE Ministry plans to sign a […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Operating conditions have now improved in each of the past 34 months. The headline Nikkei Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ index (PMI) dropped to 51.5 in September from 53.7 in August, indicating a further slowdown in growth momentum in the manufacturing sector, according to Nikkei and IHS Markit. A reading below the 50 neutral […]
Read MoreThe Indonesian government has placed a temporary ban on the development of its lucrative palm oil industry as it seeks to review existing concessions and sort out land ownership problems. The three-year moratorium, based on a presidential instruction issued on Sept 19, orders five ministries, the state investment coordinating body BKPM and regional governments to conduct a […]
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