HANOI (AFP) – From socks and sneakers to washing machines and watches, Asian countries are hoping the United States (US)-China trade war will permanently boost manufacturing as brands dodge the row by choosing cheaper locations to make their goods. Business has fanned out from China, often referred to as the ‘Factory of the World’, into […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA is facing a talent crunch to support the rapid digitalisation of its banking and financial services, according to recruitment firm Hays. Many financial products and services have been introduced in the last few years, affecting everything from product development to contact centres and compliance departments, said Hays Malaysia senior manager for banking and financial […]
Read MoreAlthough Thailand managed to avoid a place on the US watch list for currency manipulation, the Bank of Thailand is still wary on the matter after the US Treasury tightened its criteria, says the central bank’s chief. Thailand cannot afford to be overconfident and the central bank will continue monitoring the situation, said governor Veerathai Santiprabhob. […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Thanks to the rising popularity of food delivery services and e-commerce, demand for food factories in Singapore is expected to stay healthy, even though the demand will likely lag behind supply in 2019-2020, said Tricia Song, head of research for Singapore at Colliers International. Her comments on Wednesday (May 29) accompany the commercial […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – These sectors include two emerging sectors in the form of fintech and e-commerce, and four traditional sectors, including education, green energy, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, transportation & logistics. Grant Thornton’s “Private Equity in Vietnam” report has revealed six attractive private equity investment sectors in Vietnam for 2019 and subsequent years. E-commerceVietnam’s e-commerce growth rate […]
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Department (IRD) drafted a new income tax law with the help of International Monetary Fund (IMF) expert, U Min Htut, director general of Internal Revenue Department (IRD), told The Myanmar Times. He said the new legislation will modernise the rules and “effectively cover” different parts of the economy, catching up with international standards. […]
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