Shopping in Cambodia is increasing but attention will be focused on the region’s central banks this week for signs that an easing in Coronavirus-related lockdowns and hopes of economic recovery are leading them to consider tightening monetary policy. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Inflation likely accelerated for the second straight month in September, breaching the five percent level for the first time in almost three years on the back of elevated food prices, rising pump prices of petroleum products, and more expensive power rates. Security Bank chief economist Robert Dan Roces said inflation likely picked […]
Read MoreSpeeding up digitisation and bridging the digital divide in the region is a mission of paramount importance, in the view of lawmakers who took part in the 42nd General Assembly of the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly was held in August this year. Having highly transformative technologies will improve economic competitiveness and the well-being of citizens, while […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s House of Representatives has approved the 2022 state budget bill, marking the beginning of the process of fiscal consolidation of the largest economy in Southeast Asia after nearly two years of heavy spending on COVID-19 response efforts. Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s House of Representatives has approved the 2022 state budget bill, marking the beginning of […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Malaysia needs to find ways to cut down on imports, boost exports and attract foreign investors to ensure the success of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). During the debate on the 12MP in the Dewan Rakyat today, Teresa Kok (DAP-Seputeh) noted that in terms of exports to the international markets […]
Read MoreVietnamese ICT enterprises have benefited greatly from the fast digitalisation trend, with their revenues rising despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Google’s e-Conomy SEA 2020 report said COVID-19 has led to an acceleration of digital consumption as users tried new digital services for the first time. According to the report, among users of digital services in Vietnam, new users accounted for […]
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