MANILA, Philippines — Economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 likely accelerated between 6.3 percent and 6.4 percent as government spending recovered after budget delay, according to foreign macroeconomy research firms. In a research brief issued over the weekend, London-based Capital Economics said growth likely picked up again in the fourth quarter to 6.4 […]
Read MoreThe amount of taxes on sales transactions during the recently concluded Third Yangon International Gems and Jewellery Fair have yet to be determined, officials said. Several days after the conclusion of the fair, the relevant authorities still have not agreed on the taxes for certain transactions,” Daw Myint Thet Naing, vice chair of the Yangon […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – JLL observes that there are hundreds of million dollars waiting to be poured into the market in most segments of real estate. The urbanization phenomenon in today’s fast-paced world is inevitable, especially in emerging economies. Vietnam’s population has grown rapidly from 66 million in 1990 to 96.5 million in 2019. This makes Vietnam […]
Read MorePrime Minister Hun Sen called for more investment in the agro-processing sector in Cambodia from Vietnamese investors and businesspeople because of its lack in Cambodia. He sees it as crucial for both Cambodians and Vietnamese businesses in the Kingdom. The premier made the call during the celebrations for the Vietnamese New Year 2020 with Vietnamese […]
Read MoreBrunei Darussalam’s travel security risk has been classed as “low” in the 2020 annual Travel Risk Map released by International SOS, a travel security services company based in the United Kingdom. Low Travel Security Risk means violent crime rates are low and racial, sectarian or political violence or civil unrest is uncommon. If terrorism is […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — By all indications, urban living is the way the future will unfold for the human race, according to Jose Mari Banzon, SM Development Corp. executive vice president. According to the United Nations, Banzon said, as much as 70 percent of the world would be living in urban centers by 2050. The Philippines […]
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