NEW TECHNOLOGIES, political uncertainty and capability challenges are just some of the big challenges facing infrastructure owners, investors, operators and planners over the rest of this year, according to KPMG International’s latest edition of “Emerging Trend” – an annual forecast of the top trends influencing the infrastructure sector this year. “This will be the year […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Commerce (MOC) is drafting new trade laws to safeguard local producers while promoting exports of domestically-produced goods, Minister of Commerce U Than Myint said. Due to the lack of investments and technology, Myanmar producers face stiff competition from their regional peers, who are able to manufacture at faster speeds and lower costs […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Both domestic and foreign investors putting money in Vietnam’s priority fields or projects using cutting-edge and environmentally-friendly technologies should receive the same preferential treatments. Fair treatment among investors regardless of their nationality would ensure long-term attractiveness and sustainability of Vietnam’s business environment, according to economist Pham Chi Lan. Vietnam is expected to draft […]
Read MoreWITH the rise of data analytics and automation, the next three to five years may see a third of job roles in Singapore’s finance industry performed by fewer workers, potentially reducing overall demand for workers in specific job roles. That’s according to fresh findings on the impact of data analytics and automation on the future […]
Read MoreAsean economic ministers are committed to wrapping up talks on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of this year, despite sluggish global economic prospects. Yesterday, Chutima Bunyapra-phasara, the acting commerce minister, said at the first day of two-day Asean Economic Ministers’ Retreat held in Phuket, that as Asean chair Thailand will try to […]
Read MorePlastic packaging producers should be prepared for new government measures because it has set a goal to ban seven single-use plastic types by 2025, says Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (SCBEIC). Nattanan Apinunwattanakul, an analyst with SCBEIC, said the measures call for production of more degradable packaging products, such as bioplastics, as well as using materials […]
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