The Hanoitimes – Vietnam’s steel production was less affected by the pandemic thanks to support policies from importing countries, including EU members. Steel consumption recovered strongly in November after falling in October, as the demand for house and factory repairs after the stormy period, and the favorable weather for construction activities supported sales in all three […]
Read MoreA bleak economic winter is forecast for the New Year holiday as airlines are seeing declining bookings and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates only 2.75 million domestic trips for the upcoming period. Nuntaporn Komonsittivate, head of commercial operations at Thai Lion Air (TLA), said tourism demand softened significantly because of a recent surge […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research sees the peso strengthening further to an average of 47.50 to $1 next year from the projected average of 49.60 to $1 this year. The latest foreign exchange forecast of the research unit of the Fitch Group is stronger than the previous projection of 49.75 […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) supports the state plan to register all migrant workers and better manage their data records in response to the surge of Covid-19 infections among foreign workers. The move is part of efforts to cope with illegal entry of foreign workers into Thailand amid a growing worry over the spread […]
Read MoreThe Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has issued investment certificates to NS Industrial Co., Ltd., and Lonso (Cambodia) Garment Co., Ltd., to invest in the production of cardboard boxes and clothes. The two new projects, with a total investment capital of $6.4 million, will be located in Khan Pursenchey, Phnom Penh capital, and […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: While Malaysia is expected to escape deflation in 2021 and see increased price pressures in the coming months, experts think Bank Negara may avoid tightening the country’s monetary policy settings next year. According to CGS-CIMB Research, policymakers at the central bank are likely to remain cautious due to the uneven economic recovery. As […]
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