KUALA LUMPUR: Bank of Japan, acting as agent of the Minister of Finance of Japan, and Bank Negara Malaysia had on Friday signed the second bilateral swap arrangement (BSA). In a statement, Bank Negara said this BSA enables both authorities to swap their local currencies (that is yen and ringgit, respectively) for US dollar. The […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Sales of imported vehicles slid 49 percent in the eight months to August this year as demand remained weak amid the mobility restraints due to lockdowns implemented to address the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement yesterday, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors Inc. (AVID) said it sold 29,360 units from January […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The Vietnamese government would still prioritize mobilizing ODA funds and preferential loans for major projects that support Vietnam’s sustainable development. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested ADB’s support in accelerating the disbursement progress of projects financed by the bank during the 2020 – 2021 period to boost economic growth. In the first […]
Read MoreCompetition in the online grocery delivery market is expected to escalate as Germany-based food delivery app Foodpanda becomes the latest player to step into the segment under Pandamart. The move highlights the industry players’ focus to capitalise on the “quick commerce” trend, where items are delivered rapidly, rivalling traditional convenience stores and supermarkets. Pandamart faces […]
Read MoreDai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar announced that it is ready to deliver its “Peace of Mind” propositions to the Myanmar community as it celebrates the 118th. anniversary of Dai-ichi Life Group on September 15. Founded in 1902 by Tsuneta Yano, The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company was the first mutual life insurance company in Japan and has […]
Read MoreTHE General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) and the Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore) on Friday announced the extension of relief measures that would give policyholders more time to pay premiums while maintaining their coverage. The extensions come amid a soft labour market and weak economy as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. LIA […]
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