MANILA, Philippines — Various consumer groups have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of concrete plans for the sector. The Power for People Coalition (P4P) has been advocating for relief and reform programs as well as renewable energy development to aid the people’s recovery from the coronavirus crisis and transform the power sector for the better. […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – South Korean firms operating in Vietnam are the best example of the strong Vietnam – South Korea relations, according to the Vietnamese prime minister. While nearly 5,500 South Korean experts and businesspeople have entered Vietnam after the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, another 5,000 are set to follow suit, according to South Korean Ambassador […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Firms in Singapore’s manufacturing and services industries remain pessimistic about the business outlook for the second half of the year, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and uncertain global trade and macroeconomic conditions. Their sentiments were captured in separate surveys released by the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Department of Statistics (SingStat) on […]
Read MoreThailand’s exports are likely to shrink by as much as 13.5% this year, the worst showing in a decade, if a Covid-19 vaccine is not available this year, according to a university study. Aat Pisanwanich, director of the Center for International Trade Studies at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said a vaccine […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Thursday announced it will fly again to key Asian destinations from Manila next month in a bid to “slowly rebuild its international flight network” as the aviation industry faces a long haul to recovery. In a statement, the Gokongwei-led airline said planes will take off from the capital […]
Read MoreConsumer goods giant PT Unilever Indonesia booked a slight decrease in its net profit during this year’s first half as the coronavirus pandemic hit demand. The local arm of Anglo-Dutch company Unilever pocketed Rp 3.62 trillion (US$246.46 million) in net profit during the period, a 2.2 percent decline compared to the corresponding period last year. […]
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