The auto parts industry club under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the parts sector to continue shrinking as car factories close or cut production and global purchasing power weakens. The club is considering a downgrade to forecasts for sales value and auto parts volume in 2020. Pinai Sirinakorn, chairman of the auto parts […]
Read MoreDEVELOPERS in Singapore sold 660 private homes in March, down 32.4 per cent from February’s 976 units, as the coronavirus pandemic situation deteriorated. It was 37.4 per cent lower over March 2019’s 1,054 units. The fall was due to the dive in sales in the core central region (CCR), where 45 units were sold, down […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its economic growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, amid the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the multilateral lending institution lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines to 0.6 percent from […]
Read MoreThe Agriculture Ministry is partnering with food producer PT Indoguna Utama and ride-hailing company Grab Indonesia, among other businesses, to secure supplies and offer them an online grocery platform. The partnership is part of the government’s anticipatory efforts to meet surging demand, especially for beef and chicken meat during Ramadan and on Idul Fitri. Both […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The agreement will facilitate small businesses’ access to competitiveness-enhancing technology, business management skills, and capital, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on Wednesday virtually signed a US$42 million agreement to advance Vietnam’s economic competitiveness, through strengthening private sector competitiveness, innovation and startup ecosystems, […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — As Malaysians cope with the movement control order (MCO) that forced them indoors for most of the day, a research firm has revealed that remaining at home has also influenced the purchasing trend of local consumers. A survey report released today by market research technology firm Vase.AI showed how the […]
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