SINGAPORE – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) grew at a faster rate last month compared with April, aided by electronic and non-electronic shipments such as machinery and chemicals. Nodx rose 8.8 per cent last month, following a 6 per cent gain in April, continuing the positive growth trend seen since December last year, according to data released […]
Read MoreThe Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) will open bidding for a construction contractor for the Klong Toey smart community project next year. Director-general Lt JG Kamolsak Promprayoon said the authority has hired companies responsible for architecture design and engineering for the smart community project, worth 9.9 billion baht. The architectural designer will be asked to […]
Read MoreThe World Bank yesterday maintained its 4.1 percent growth projection for the Kingdom in its first economic update for Cambodia of the year. The global financial institution, which aids development by providing loans and grants to countries, said that the Kingdom’s agriculture segment “remained resilient” while the tourism sector had been “hit hard” and the […]
Read MoreThe Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to expand trade and investment ties with Switzerland and deepen cooperation in clean techology and renewable energy, infrastructure, life sciences and digital healthcare sectors. The Department of Trade and Industry made the commitment ahead of the fourth Joint Economic Commission (JEC) to be held this week. “We enjoin Swiss businesses […]
Read MoreAccording to the Vietnam Real Estate Brokers Association, land prices have risen quickly, 10% a month on average. In some places, it has increased 2-3 times in just 1-2 months. One afternoon in a village in the northern province of Hoa Binh, a group of kids playing together on the village road were interrupted by […]
Read MoreThe pillars of agriculture, manufacturing and tourism remaining key contributors to Cambodia’s growth in the post-war era has led to a skill gap emerging, that if not addressed, may compound and make the Kingdom less competitive in the global market, according to experts. “While 98 percent of children are now enrolled in primary school, many […]
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