The increasing use of digital technology and big data hold the key to fast-tracking post-Covid-19 economic recovery in Southeast Asia (SEA), including Cambodia, said an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report launched recently. The report titled ‘Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia,’ found that public institutions that have embraced big data because […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Singapore unveiled a package of measures for the property market, including tightening the maximum loan quantum limits for housing loans in response to a rise in interest rates, and new steps to moderate demand. The tightening of maximum loan quantum limits would ensure “prudent borrowing” and “avoid future difficulties” in servicing home loans, Singapore’s […]
Read MoreChinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government’s goal of 10 million, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan. Mr Phiphat said he believes 1.5 million Chinese travellers will visit Thailand in December if Mr Xi allows […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 37.93 to the US dollar on Friday, strengthening from Thursday’s close of 38.06. The currency is expected to move between 37.85 and 38.15 during the day, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool predicted. Poon said the baht could weaken as the currency market is in a risk-off state. However, any weakening […]
Read MoreSince the portal for tax payment of cross border activities was launched on March 21 this year, 36 foreign service providers have registered, declared and paid taxes through it, heard a webinar held by the Government Portal on September 29. Those providers include six big names – Meta (Facebook), Google, Microsoft, TikTok, Netflix, and Apple […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Meat importers and traders have urged President Marcos to issue an executive order (EO) to further lower tariffs on pork imports for another five years to help address rising inflation and food security concerns. In a letter to the President through Agriculture undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, the Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) […]
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