The Hanoitimes – Foreign investors are keen on Vietnamese firms that operate in many sectors, from banking, finance, consumer goods, food, textile and realty to pharmacy, IT and education. Foreign investors are continually stepping up mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in the Vietnamese market, buoyed by the country’s growth momentum and the government’s strong commitments. The […]
Read MoreConsumers in Thailand and around the world are becoming more disloyal to their favourite brands, with only 8% of people globally identifying as loyal to a specific brand of product, according to a study conducted by Nielsen. Nielsen’s Global Consumer Loyalty study found that consumers are likelier to take a risk on trying new brands, […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is set to regain its stride after an unsteady year of reforms following a change of government, but the rebound could be short-lived as risks loom from the US-China trade war. Gross domestic product likely expanded 4.7% year-on-year in the second quarter, from 4.5% in the previous period, according to the […]
Read MoreJAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said biodiesel with 30% palm diesel blend passed a series of cold temperature tests this week as the government aim to increase the palm content in biodiesel early next year. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said earlier this week he wants the so-called B30 standard to be […]
Read MoreGemstones and jewelry have been omitted from the special commodities list in the 2019 Union Tax Bill submitted to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on August 7. “Previously, gemstones and jewelry were levied a tax of 15 percent under the special commodities list but since they now come under the Myanmar Gemstones Law, they’re excluded from the […]
Read MoreThe Thalias Hospitality Group on Thursday launched its Assessment Centre for Tourism Professionals in Food Production in Phnom Penh. The group expects the centre to strengthen human resources in the Kingdom’s tourism sector. Minister of Tourism Thong Khon, who attended the launch, said the centre will promote food safety in line with international standards which, […]
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