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Thailand: Coming up for air

Worries about Covid-19 may be gone, but PM2.5 is back, plunging Thailand into yet another crisis. As the ultra-fine dust accumulates, blanketing many provinces, businesses and households are increasingly complaining about the health and economic impact. The northern city of Chiang Mai, a top tourism destination, this month earned the unwanted title of worst air […]

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Indonesia pledges to boost inclusive growth in Indo-Pacific region

The Indonesian Government is committed to promoting inclusive and sustainable growth not only in the country, but also in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN regions, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian Government is committed to promoting inclusive and sustainable growth not only in the country, but also in the Indo-Pacific […]

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Live-selling a rising trend in Southeast Asia

Live selling is a trend that has gained popularity in Southeast Asia in recent years as a way for businesses to sell their products or services directly to consumers, according to a report conducted by Ninja Van Vietnam. HCM CITY — Live selling is a trend that has gained popularity in Southeast Asia in recent […]

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Philippines: BSP hints at interest rate hike pause

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to continue its tightening cycle although at a slower pace of 25 basis points on Thursday, with some economists saying this could be the last. ING Bank senior economist Nicholas Mapa is expecting a smaller 25-basis-point interest rate increase after BSP Governor Felipe Medalla […]

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