BANGKOK has been ranked the 63rd most expensive location in a cost of living survey for expatriates. The survey, published by ECA International, also found that Singapore has experienced a significant rise in the rankings, becoming the 12th most expensive location in the world for expatriates. “We have seen the cost of living in Thailand […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – According to the government’s report, since more than 81 percent of the country’s public companies have charter capital of over VND30 billion, the revision thus will affect only a minority of firms. Stricter regulations on making initial public offerings (IPO) will be required for Vietnamese firms to reduce risks for investors. The government […]
Read MoreTHE strengthening baht could wipe as much as Bt66 billion off the value of Thailand’s exports this year, research shows. After a rocky start to the year, the outlook for exporters is set to worsen, according to the research unit of TMB Bank, which points to the monetary easing of central banks in major economies […]
Read MoreTHE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently in Jakarta unveiled the list of projects in the Initial Rolling Priority Pipeline of Potential ASEAN Infrastructure Projects (Initial Pipeline) under the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025. According to a press release on the ASEAN Secretariat website, 19 projects have been selected for inclusion in the […]
Read MoreBusinesses in Myanmar are concerned about infrastructure quality and skilled labour availability, the latest report on private sector economic governance reveals. The Asia Foundation has published the Myanmar Business Environment Index 2019 (MBEI), with support from the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) through the DaNa Facility. The report is a diagnostic tool for […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Local supporting policies together with global advanced technologies will help drive down input cost for wind power projects. Vietnam has huge wind power potential and the government has outlined a roadmap to tap potential of this kind of renewable energy. Vietnam has become, in the eyes of investors, a destination for wind power […]
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