Economic recovery will be slow and uneven but fiscal and financial positions are strong, Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said, as the tourism-reliant country deals with a third wave of coronavirus infections. The latest outbreak, spurred by a highly contagious variant, has caused nearly 48,000 infections in just over a month, dealing a blow […]
Read MoreWith the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Prime Minister’s Office announced that the temporary suspension on entry of foreign nationals via land and sea ports, including transits through Brunei has been extended […]
Read MoreIndonesia has tried all kinds of tricks in the book to revive sluggish consumer spending, from tax-free cars to cashbacks, to little result. Now it’s turning up the hype on online shopping. More than 70 e-commerce platforms, including giants PT Tokopedia, Lazada Group SA and Shopee, are taking part in the “national shopping week” launched […]
Read MoreThe crisis in Myanmar has proven beneficial for Kampong Speu as at least 20 entities have relocated to this province. The governor of Kampong Speu, Vy Samnang said that the 20 companies have relocated from Myanmar and have been looking for various investment opportunities. Some companies, he said, have decided to lease land while others […]
Read MoreBonds issuance on the international market not only help firms diversify their capital mobilization channels, but also expand markets and further attract investment. BIM Land Real Estate, a member of BIM Corporation, has become Vietnam’s first unlisted firm completing the issuance of US$200-million green bonds without guarantee assets on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The firm’s […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The government needs to open up public transportation to reduce the cost of mobility, especially in Metro Manila, as economists yesterday warned inflation may shoot up to seven percent within the year. Former socioeconomic planning secretary Ernesto Pernia said the Philippines may experience the same inflation rates it endured in 2018 if […]
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