The Hanoitimes – In 2018, Ho Chi Minh City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanded 8.3%, making up 24.16% of Vietnam’s GDP, the highest rate so far. Ho Chi Minh City is calling for foreign investment in 255 projects in the fields of infrastructure development, smart urban, and environment, among others, according to Nguyen Thien Nhan, […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: There is room for Bank Negara to cut interest rates to support Malaysia’s economic growth even if inflation rises in the latter part of the year, economists say. According to AmBank Research, there is a strong case for the central bank to lower the benchmark overnight policy rate (OPR), which commercial banks refer […]
Read MoreJAKARTA: Indonesian authorities mandated that ride-hailing motorcycle service providers will only be able to charge rates within a fixed band, a move that could put hurdles in the expansion plans of Go-Jek, Grab and other ride-hailing firms. Starting May 1, motorbike ride-hailing rates will have to be between 1,850 and 2,600 rupiah (13 US cents […]
Read MoreTHAILAND has risen to 51st rank out of 115 countries in the World Economic Forum (WEF) “Global Energy Transitions Index 2019”, Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphan said. Siri said that this year, Thailand was preparing to push legal amendments and get rid of obstacles to attain a higher WEF rank. Thailand was ranked 54th last year. […]
Read MoreHonda sole agent in Indonesia PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) kicked off Tuesday the production of the export-oriented All New Honda Brio cars at its factory in Karawang, West Java. Speaking at the event, Trade Minister Airlangga Hartarto praised HPM’s effort to increase the exports of its products, including the All New Brio cars. “The maiden […]
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