KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said the unit price index of cement rose by 1.9 per cent in February 2023 as compared with January 2023 due to higher raw material prices as well as energy and shipping costs. In a statement today, DoSM said the average price of cement (ordinary Portland) rose […]
Read MoreThe plan aims to bolster the country’s tourism brand and enhance its competitiveness while supporting Vietnam’s overall tourism development strategy. Vietnam has set its sights on becoming a premier tourist destination in Southeast Asia by 2030, thanks to a new strategy issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The plan aims to bolster […]
Read MoreThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cambodia would grow by 6.6 percent in 2023, a message from Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday. “The economy has recovered fast,” Mr Hun Sen said, adding, “thanks to all of the efforts proactively made by the government on its ownership through releasing measures to maintain the balance of […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE’S international visitor arrivals grew to 957,605 in February, setting a new record since the pandemic began, latest figures from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) showed on Friday (Mar 10). February’s arrival numbers rose from 931,652 in the preceding month, but remained below the 1.7 million visitors recorded in January 2020, before the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Read MoreElectricity bills are expected to decline from May to August as the fuel tariff (Ft) dips following a decrease in the price of liquefied natural gas (LNG), says Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow. The Ft is a key component of the power tariff, which has soared since last year, resulting in expensive power bills. “The new power […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines (Corrected, 11:55 a.m.) — The Philippines exceeded its foreign direct investments target in 2022 despite headwinds and a projected global recession dampening investor sentiment. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas revealed on Friday that FDI amounted to net inflows in 2022, but plunged 23.2% year-on-year to $9.2 billion haul. FDIs represent firmer commitments from foreign investors that generate […]
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