MANILA, Philippines — The number of unemployed Filipinos last March declined to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. The latest labor situation report of the PSA showed that the unemployment rate eased to 7.1 percent in March, equivalent to 3.44 million unemployed Filipinos in […]
Read MoreEuropean business leaders began the year positive and optimistic about Vietnam’s trade and investment environment, according to new data from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham). EuroCham’s Business Climate Index (BCI) hit 73.9 points in the first quarter of 2021. This is the highest score recorded since the third quarter of 2019, before the […]
Read MoreThe construction sector faced unique challenges during the recent lockdown which ended yesterday, but there is legal recourse available to construction companies, including filing claims for force majeure (uncontrollable events) and change of law. Charles Amar, real estate law expert and vice-chairman of EuroCham’s Real Estate and Construction Committee, discussed these options during a virtual meeting hosted […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 31.23 to the US dollar on Friday, strengthening from its previous close of 31.26 on Thursday. The Thai currency is likely to move between 31.15 and 31.30 during the day, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said. In the short term, he predicted that the baht would tend to fluctuate due […]
Read MoreVietnamese producers are required to apply high technology and organic agriculture, ensuring food quality and safety and meeting export standards. Hanoi will promote the sale of Vietnamese goods in trade centers, traditional markets and supermarkets abroad, especially the living areas of overseas Vietnamese people, according to the municipal People’s Committee. Under the Plan No. 11 […]
Read MoreA free-trade agreement between Thailand and Hong Kong should be sealed by the third quarter of this year, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Thursday. Hong Kong also confirmed its interest in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) with 15 current members including Thailand, said Jurin, speaking after a video meeting with his Hong […]
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