MANILA, Philippines — Manufacturing conditions in the country stabilized in June as manufacturers raised output for the first time since February, according to the latest IHS Markit Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline manufacturing PMI for the Philippines rose from 40.1 in May to 49.7 in June, just below the neutral 50 mark […]
Read MoreDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, pockets of demand have been emerging in the Mandalay real estate sector, said U Tin Maung, chair of the Myanmar Real Property Development Association. He said sales of properties priced at around K100 million-K300 million to Chinese nationals have risen in the wake of the pandemic as a result of lower […]
Read MoreThe work-from-home trend, transport route expansion and health-conscious living will become major factors in shaping expectations in the Thai residential market as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, according to CBRE Thailand. In the near term, condominium developers are focusing on clearing out their unsold inventory while the detached housing market continues to attract end-user […]
Read MoreWith the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement looming, besides providing opportunities, the Vietnamese retail market is anticipated to face numerous challenges, with the industry facing the possibility of being “devoured” in the future. A report published by the Nielsen Market Research Company indicates that the country is currently one of the retail markets […]
Read MoreThe Industry Ministry is seeking to increase the role of small and medium enterprises (SME) in supplying raw materials for big businesses, as the government wants to reduce reliance on imported goods. A program that runs from July 1-15 aims to prepare selected SMEs by helping them with brand registration, packaging as well as with […]
Read MoreThe EVFTA will abolish 65 per cent of the duties on EU exports to its developing partner, with the remainder phased out over a 10-year period. The announcement was made by the European Commission in a notice published on Tuesday. The EVFTA will abolish 65 per cent of the duties on EU exports to its […]
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