HANOI: Vietnam’s recent fame as a big winner of the U.S.-China trade war may be bringing it unwanted attention from President Donald Trump. When asked in an interview with Fox Business Network if he wanted to impose tariffs on Vietnam, Trump said: “Well, we’re in discussions with Vietnam. Vietnam is almost the single worst — […]
Read MoreIn response to the developing tourism sector in Cambodia, the Ministry of Tourism is currently compiling rules and regulations on the management of eco-tourism and coastal areas. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia Koeut Puthvory, under-secretary of state of the Ministry of Tourism, said the ministry has been cooperating with relevant ministries […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Singapore’s central bank is reviewing its 1.5%-2.5% economic growth forecast for this year and isn’t ruling out off-cycle monetary easing as the US-China trade war roils the export-dependent economy, its chief Ravi Menon said. Singapore’s economy is expected to grow at its slowest pace in a decade this year, and some are predicting a […]
Read MorePUTRAJAYA: The government is currently designing a Cost of Living Index to complement the existing Consumer Price Index (CPI), said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. Unlike the CPI, which tracks the general change in consumer prices, the new index would determine the minimum living cost required for a person to live comfortably, he said. “It […]
Read MoreVisa cardholders made 15% more transactions and spent 6% more during Songkran this year than they did last year, adding to signs that digital payment is on the rise. The findings indicate that more Thais are embracing digital payment to make purchases both in stores and online as the country pushes towards becoming less cash-dependent, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Insurance Commission (IC) has tightened the rules on the investments of pre-need companies in savings or time deposits and unit investment trust funds (UITFs) to ensure that they are investing in well-managed funds. Last June 21, Insurance Commissioner Dennis Funa issued IC Circular Letter 2019-29, which clarified the rules on the […]
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