Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) in April rose for a second straight month and at the fastest pace in more than eight years, partially due to coming off a low base last year, the industry ministry said on Monday. The MPI jumped 18.46% from a year earlier, beating a forecast in a Reuters poll for […]
Read MoreDespite the current pandemic, Cambodia remains an attractive market for global franchises, with a wave of new ones potentially entering the market as early as next year. Sean T. Ngo, chief executive officer and co-founder of VF Franchise Consulting of Vietnam, hosted a two-day virtual expo, held on May 27 and 28, aimed at finding […]
Read MoreThe start of the year has bode well for some industries, while others continue to slump. Insight looks at what lies ahead for sectors at both ends of the spectrum, and the challenges that stand in the way of recovery. Manufacturing to drive Singapore’s recovery for another year amid Covid-19 resurgence The recent Covid-19 resurgence […]
Read MoreThailand’s economy could take until the first quarter of 2023 to return to normal due to a third wave of coronavirus infections and uncertainty over the rollout of vaccines, the central bank governor said on Monday. As the economic recovery will take time, there is a need to move quickly to resolve liquidity problems facing […]
Read MoreVisa, the leader in digital payments, has set its focus on strengthening payments security as consumer behaviour evolves during the pandemic. Addressing more than 1,500 partners and clients in its first virtual edition of the Asia Pacific Visa Security Summit last week, Visa stressed the need for robust payment experiences in a changing commerce environment. […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The aerospace industry, oil & gas, manufacturing and electrical & electronics (E&E) sectors have been allowed to operate during the full lockdown from June 1 to 14 as they are crucial to the economy, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) says. It said in a statement on Monday the continued opening of these sectors […]
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