MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy managed to weather the impact of the third round of pandemic lockdown, growing by a higher than expected pace in the third quarter and making the government optimistic about a better recovery for the rest of the year. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the economy, as […]
Read MoreBilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan reached $1.754 billion in the first three quarters, a 4.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year. From January to September, Cambodia exported $1.316 billion worth of products to the East Asia Nation, a year-on-year increase of 8.7 percent, according to data from the Japan External Trade […]
Read MoreVietnam’s digital economy this year is expected to grow by 31% to US$21 billion – bolstered by a 53% year on year growth in e-commerce despite the shrinking online travel market – and hit US$57 billion by 2025. Vietnam’s digital economy is projected to hit US$220 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by 2030, placing […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Malaysia’s e-commerce income surges to RM279.0 billion, a jump of 17.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). Commenting on the Malaysia Digital Economy 2021 report today, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said in terms of quarter-on-quarter growth, it maintained a […]
Read MoreTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) is now aiming for a 1-percent growth for the agricultural sector this year as a result of the effects of African swine fever (ASF), typhoons and the Covid-19 pandemic. The new growth forecast is lower than the Agriculture department’s previous target of 2 percent for the entire year. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Fermin […]
Read MoreGlobal free trade should be based on an open multilateral trade framework that is inclusive, transparent, and in line with WTO regulations. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) should lead the global efforts in promoting free trade activities by limiting trade barriers and expanding the networks of free trade agreements (FTAs). Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh […]
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