The Hanoitimes – Vietnam continues affirming that it will extend efforts to boost trade with the US. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the country’s central bank, has affirmed that it together with related agencies would be willing to work with the US Department of Treasury to address any issues that hinder the bilateral trade after […]
Read MoreVietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup began selling its Vsmart phones in Myanmar Wednesday as part of its global expansion strategy. Four Vsmart phone models will be distributed through 1,500 stores of Myanmar’s major electronics retailer Strong Source, Vingroup said in a statement. The company will also cooperate with two online retailers: Mytel, a subsidiary of […]
Read MoreSingapore: United Overseas Bank Ltd is betting South-East Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the United States and China, distancing itself from the approach of its two main rivals that have expanded their focus to Hong Kong and the mainland. “Asean will become a safe haven,” chief executive officer Wee Ee […]
Read MoreJust as Thailand looks ready to displace Chinese parts and products in American cars and kitchens, dysfunctional politics may cost it the opportunity. After five years of military rule, the Southeast Asian nation has returned to a fragile democracy. A pro-junta alliance is still negotiating with potential allies to form the next government following elections in […]
Read MoreThe Indonesian Shopping Centers Tenants Association (Hippindo) has blamed the postelection protests on May 21 and 22 for sluggish sales during Ramadan, which is usually a peak time for fashion retailers. Hippindo chairman Budihardjo Iduansjah said sales growth was still positive although it was not as high as expected because of political instability. “The May […]
Read MoreTHE Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) has launched a regtech sub-committee to promote the invention and adoption of technologies to overcome regulatory challenges in Singapore. Regtech – a subset of fintech – stands for regulatory technology, and is used to augment functions in the financial industry such as regulatory monitoring, reporting and compliance. The sub-committee will […]
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