A 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, […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The market posted net absorption of approximately 67,000 sq.m, a record figure over the past quarters The occupancy rate in Hanoi’s retail market in the second quarter (Q2) this year grew to 92% from 90% recorded last quarter. Accordingly, the market posted net absorption of approximately 67,000 sq.m, a record figure over […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE’S retail sales slumped 2.1 per cent year on year in May, worse than April’s 1.8 per cent but better than economists’ predictions of a 3.0 per cent decline, according to data from the Department of Statistics (Singstat) on Friday. This makes for a fourth consecutive monthly drop. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales were down […]
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