PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, whose popularity is about to be tested in the upcoming elections in six states, faces increased challenges as the Malaysian economy is likely to slow down in the second half of 2023 (2H23). The softer economic outlook, amid worries about another round of interest rate hikes, adds […]
Read MoreVietnam raked in an estimated 6.42 billion USD from forestry product exports in the first half of 2023, down 28.8% year on year, according to the Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The revenue, equivalent to 36% of this year’s target, comprises 5.96 billion USD worth of wood and wood […]
Read MoreThailand’s economy is expected to grow 3.0% to 3.5% this year, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) said on Wednesday, unchanged from its previous forecast, as tourism gathers momentum but exports soften. Exports, a key driver of the Thai economy, are projected to be flat or fall up to 2% this year, […]
Read MoreTHE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday (Jul 5) posted a net loss of S$30.8 billion for the financial year ended Mar 31, 2023, the largest loss it has ever recorded. This was largely due to the effects of monetary policy tightening to bring down inflation. “MAS is not switching from inflation-fighting mode to […]
Read MoreSome international reports and websites have listed VN among the countries that are friendly to retiree expats for its affordability, however, those who want to retire here are being hampered because of challenges they need to overcome to get a visa. Vietnam could be an ideal retirement destination for elderly people looking for a great lifestyle […]
Read MoreDozens of Cambodian businesses, especially from the SME sector, are expected to join e-businesses across the region for ASEAN Online Sale Day 2023 (AOSD 2023), the largest online shopping event in Southeast Asia, scheduled to take place from August 8 to 22. The event, being organised to mark the 56th ASEAN Day, will also provide […]
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