The central bank left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low of 0.50% on Wednesday, as expected, preserving its limited ammunition as the economy struggles with a third wave of coronavirus infections. The latest outbreak has slowed domestic activity for the tourism-reliant economy at a time when it was preparing to reopen to […]
Read MoreWith Red and Orange Zones anticipated to shrink in size and vitality returning to Yellow Zones as markets and shops begin to reopen in earnest, increased competition in the mini mart sector is looming as CP All (Cambodia) Plc has begun recruiting for the Kingdom’s first 7-Eleven convenience store. The Cambodian subsidiary of Thailand’s CP […]
Read MoreThe lack of understanding about international laws and limited financial capabilities remain two major challenges for local firms to protect their brands abroad. In a move to prevent the ST25 rice brand from falling into the hand of US and Australian firms, Ho Quang Tri Company, the owner of the rice variety, has reached an […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE retail sales rose 6.2 per cent year on year in March, with a low base effect likely to boost April’s figures as well, said economists. But the trajectory from there will depend on whether the tightened Covid-19 measures in May persist beyond their intended three-week duration, they added. “While April data is likely to […]
Read MoreCambodian internet service providers (ISPs) are warning that their customers may be forced to bear the brunt of hefty penalties levied on ISPs by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC). An executive at a leading ISP told Khmer Times under the condition of anonymity that the MPTC audited ISPs earlier this year and found that every […]
Read MoreThe government has extended the lockdown for another 15 days until May 20 in an ongoing effort to contain the Covid-19 outbreak as new cases continue to surge. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced to continue imposing the measures in a press conference on Tuesday. The government has imposed a lockdown in […]
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