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Biden win forecast to benefit Thailand

Observers said Joe Biden’s victory in the United States’ presidential election would have a positive impact on Thailand, noting that ongoing trade tensions with China were likely to cool as the president-elect has vowed to resume constructive dialogue with all strategic partners. The vice-president of the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), Visit Limlurcha, said that once […]

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Cambodia: Lower taxes on less-developed agricultural export products needed as trade deals sought

Cambodia, which currently depends for most on its less -developed agricultural products on negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs), needs to urgently address this issue, say industry watchers. With about 80 percent of its total exports being garments and textiles, mostly under the trade preferences provided by developed economies, the government is now boosting agricultural products […]

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Philippines: Debt payments breach P1 trillion

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s debt payments in the first nine months  exceeded P1 trillion following the repayment of the P300 billion short-term loan  from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). Based on BTr  data, debt service from January to September   amounted to P1.13 trillion, a dramatic […]

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Philippines: Peso may weaken to 49 to $1

MANILA, Philippines — The peso may weaken and move closer to the 49 to $1 level toward the end of the year due to stronger imports as demand is expected to recover amid the easing of lockdown measures, according to Bank of the Philippine Islands lead economist Jun Neri. “Dollar demand may pick up and […]

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