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Thailand: Depa targets 1% GDP rise

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has vowed to increase the GDP of the country’s digital industry by 1% or 6 billion baht next year through various support programmes. The commitment was spelled out by Depa president and chief executive Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin in a recent press briefing about the agency’s 2021 vision. He said the […]

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Thailand: Seafood supply chain optimistic

Despite a surge of new infections in Samut Sakhon, food processors and seafood restaurants remain upbeat about food-related business prospects. Visit Limlurcha, president of Thai Food Processors Association, said Thai food processors are not yet concerned about the surge in new infections, adding other food-producing countries have been facing more serious outbreaks than Thailand. “[Thailand] […]

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Logistics sector in Vietnam to prosper despite Covid-19

The Hanoitimes – Rapid urbanization and rising middle class are among the biggest drivers for the growth of Vietnam’s logistics sector. Logistics in Vietnam and Asia-Pacific reveal key trends that will continue to drive the growth of investment into the sector despite persistent short-term Covid-19 headwind. Indeed, logistics rents were largely flat in the second quarter […]

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Thailand: 10 investment tips for next year

Financial experts believe investment outlook is bright for the first half of next year although recent rallies in many markets might make equities look expensive. Siriporn Suwannagarn, managing director and financial advisory head of banking at Private Banking Group, expressed confidence that the availability of a Covid-19 vaccine, coupled with huge liquidity and new government […]

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Cambodia: GDT set to launch property tax app

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) is set to launch a property tax app soon, according to a senior official. Director-General Kong Vibol announced this during a GDT Special Live Show that provided an update on the tax department’s activities. The property tax app has already been developed but prior to its release to the […]

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Malaysia: Interest in digital banking scene gains traction

PETALING JAYA: Following the recent award of digital banking licences to companies in closest neighbour Singapore, interest in the local digital banking scene has been gaining traction. Observers say like Singapore, the ability to bring in technology including proven digital straight through processing or STP in order to drive efficiency in the banking sector will […]

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