The government on Friday released a shipment of exports worth US$1.64 billion by 133 large and small businesses to seek alternative markets and to revive Indonesian trade, which has slowed during the COVID-19 crisis. While 79 large businesses accounted for the overwhelming majority of the exports, 54 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contributed $12.3 million. […]
Read MoreTHE rally in commodity prices will likely cause prices especially of food to go up and with the present focus on growth, not much may be done to control this inflation. Commodity prices, climbing on expectations of normalising demand, can even cause an “explosion in other prices, ” once demand resumes to normal levels. Will […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE will continue working with like-minded partners to uphold and update an open and inclusive global trade architecture, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday. In addition to developing digital economy and free trade agreements, Singapore will re-establish its Covid-disrupted links with the rest of the world, and strengthen other dimensions […]
Read MoreThailand’s economy is forecast for clear recovery momentum in 2022 as domestic demand will remain weak in 2021, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT). “Thailand may only post a recovery next year in the export sector because domestic demand remains weak and has sluggish prospects, especially for small businesses that face tepid sales growth,” said Amonthep […]
Read MoreA S$12 million (US$9.0 million) programme has been launched to strengthen Singapore’s blockchain ecosystem and facilitate the development, commercialisation and adoption of blockchain technology for real-world applications. The Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme will engage close to 75 companies including multi-national corporations, large enterprises and info-communications technology companies to conceptualise 17 blockchain-related projects within the next […]
Read MoreIndonesian government officials and industry players have called on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to go digital and make use of fintech platforms to build for themselves a positive online track record and gain credit scores for easier access to financing. Leonard Theosabrata, president director of SMESCO, a government institution responsible for training and facilitating […]
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