KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s July exports expanded by 1.7% to RM87.96bil from a year ago, exceeding a Bloomberg forecast of a 2.5% on-year decline. The Minister of International Trade and Industry said in a statement on Wednesday it was the highest export value ever recorded for July. “Expansion in exports was contributed mainly by higher exports […]
Read MoreBitcoin Co Ltd’s recent closure announcement is unlikely to have a negative effect on Thailand’s digital asset industry because there are about 10 other companies applying to become authorised digital asset exchanges, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bitcoin Co’s decision to cease its business operations could be because it does not want to […]
Read MoreCambodia was the fifth largest exporter of organic rice to the European Union last year, with local companies confident exports will continue to rise in the coming years. Demand for organic rice in the EU and other key markets like the United States, Australia, and China is soaring as consumers become more environmentally and health-conscious, […]
Read More[TOKYO] Juul Labs Inc, the e-cigarette pioneer grappling with negative publicity and government crackdowns in the US, is setting its sights on Asia, home to half the world’s smokers. The San Francisco company in recent months has begun selling its vaping devices in South Korea, Indonesia and the Philippines, and is looking into entering more […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The national government’s debt pile is estimated to reach P8.77 trillion by the end of next year as the government continues to pursue an aggressive spending strategy for infrastructure and social programs, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Based on the DBM’s latest Budget of Expenditures and Sources of […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s decision to relocate its capital may face environmental roadblocks and will require a substantial amount of infrastructure investment, said analysts from Fitch Solutions. The analysts cited early estimates by the Indonesian government, which mentioned that construction of the new capital will cost about 466 trillion rupiah (US$33 billion).It is also expected to take three […]
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