The government has set aside 70 billion baht to shore up paddy prices, as the annual harvest is scheduled to flood the market this month. Whichai Phochanakij, director-general of the Internal Trade Department, said the latest meeting of the subcommittee handling national rice policy and management chaired by Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit last week approved […]
Read MoreDESPITE blue-chip counter Singtel posting its unprecedented quarterly loss, analysts were less negative about the general financial performance of Singapore-listed companies for the recent quarter. As at Nov 14, a total of 443 companies listed in Singapore had released their financial results for the July-September quarter. The number of corporates that performed poorer and those […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) is undertaking a review of investment requirements under the Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) as part of efforts to encourage more companies to invest in vehicle assembly operations in the country. BOI executive director Corazon Dichosa said that as part of the review of the MVDP, the agency […]
Read MoreThe government last week said the extractive industry is on course to become a main economic pillar. Cambodia’s economic development is mostly driven by the construction, real estate, tourism, garments and agricultural sectors, but the government is working to diversify, with the extractive industry set to become an important source of growth, said Suy Sem, […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Clear polices would greatly help provide a vision with specific targets of renewable energy for both authorities and investors in the road map ahead. Vietnam should make clear policies to advance the development of renewable energy amid growing power demand, according to a group of experts in the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit […]
Read Morefoodpanda, the on-demand international food delivery service, has officially launched in Laos with over 300 restaurants on board. Heading to the capital first to open a world of exciting flavors to the residents of Vientiane, foodpanda’s fleet of pink riders will bring meals from over 300 restaurants straight to the homes of customers. foodpanda provides a user-friendly […]
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