MANILA, Philippines — A tighter timeline to finalize concession agreements has been set by the government for proponents who have submitted unsolicited proposals for port projects. Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general manager Jay Santiago said he has been ordered by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade to wrap up negotiations for unsolicited proposals within a maximum of […]
Read MoreThe Cambodia – Indonesia Friendship Trade Fair will be held this weekend in Siem Reap, with Indonesia hoping it will serve to boost trade between the two nations. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia Speaking in a press conference Friday, Indonesian Ambassador Sudirman Haseng said the upcoming trade fair will “boost economic […]
Read MoreA World Trade Organisation (WTO) Panel has upheld the Philippines’ claims that Thailand has been violating international customs law. The dispute initiated by the Philippines in 2008 affects that nation’s exports of cigarettes to Thailand, according to a statement released on Friday at www.dti.gov.ph. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said: “This WTO dispute has been […]
Read MoreVietnam is one of the world’s top economic performers when registering a 7% annual GDP growth rate in 2018. With the country’s macroeconomic stability, fast growing domestic consumer demand, competitive labor cost together with strengthening external trades, Vietnam will remain an attractive destination for business. This report explores Vietnam’s latest consumer trends in important sectors […]
Read MoreThe development of the Masela block in the Arafura Sea has entered the final investment decision (FID) stage after the government approved the latest revision of the development plan for the gas-rich block. Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) chairman Dwi Soetjipto said Friday that Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan had […]
Read MoreThe Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) will ask the Finance Ministry to relax the regulations for tax collection on debentures. The association found that the complicated measures have affected the returns of investors. They suggested that tax collection should begin on the date of issue as opposed to the day of holding, said Tada Phutthitada, […]
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