IF YOU were to order a can of Coke on a remote holiday island in the Philippines at midday, chances are it won’t be cold. With no central source of electricity, most food and retail establishments on such off-grid islands run on portable diesel generators, which are switched on for a mere four hours a […]
Read MoreDemand for retail space has been on the rise in Yangon, where the population has swelled and living standards are improving. Earlier this year, the government also permitted foreign ownership of local wholesalers and retailers and last month allowed businesses in the sector to trade in a total of 24 products. Ko Nay Min Thu, […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The government is determined to ensure the lawful rights of investors through legal frameworks and stabilizing macro-economic conditions, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue. Vietnam’s ongoing efforts to reform the public sector and the financial system as well as deepen global economic integration turn the country into an attractive merger and acquisition […]
Read MorePT Bank Maybank Indonesia on Wednesday launched MySaveR, a savings account with health insurance benefits, in partnership with PT Allianz Life Indonesia. MysaveR offers 100 percent savings with deposit limits from Rp 100 million (US$6,926) to Rp 1 billion with additional health insurance benefits covering medicines, diagnosis, immunization and hospitalization in 800 hospitals in Indonesia, said […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose 1 percent by close of trade on Wednesday, reversing losses from earlier in the day to chart a fourth straight day of gains on expectations that Malaysia’s crude palm oil export duty for September could be a zero rate. The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange […]
Read MoreAs Exports Fall For 6th Straight Month MANILA, Philippines — The country’s trade deficit more than doubled in June as exports continued to decline and imports grew steeply, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. Total external trade in goods reached $14.75 billion in June, a 13.5 percent growth from $12.99 billion recorded in the same month in 2017. The PSA said total exports fell for the sixth straight […]
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