Thailand’s exports are expected to drop by as much as US$4.42 billion (144 billion baht) next year if the ongoing trade war between the US and China intensifies, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Aat Pisanwanich, director of the UTCC’s Center for International Trade Studies, said the […]
Read MoreHONG KONG: Weaker economic growth and tepid price pressures in Asia will leave central banks in the region with few reasons to tighten policy next year — especially as US rate hikes slow — unless a new bout of currency weakness forces them to do so. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised rates for the fourth […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s trade deficit this year, which reached US$7.5 billion in November, has forced the government to find a way to boost exports. Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita said on Thursday the government could not increase exports significantly this year because of various barriers, particularly the high tariffs imposed on Indonesian products that made them less competitive […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Malaysia is expected to see a dip in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions next year, with 292 deals amounting to US$12.2 billion (RM50.9 billion) compared with the 311 deals amounting to US$13.2 billion transacted this year. According to the fourth edition of the Global Transactions Forecast, issued by Wong & Partners, the Malaysian member […]
Read MoreLocal digital payments provider Ongo and mobile data operator Ananda yesterday announced a partnership to expand the reach of their services in Myanmar. Under the agreement, Ananda users will have the added option of topping up their accounts at Ongo agents across the country as well as on its mobile application when they sign up […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Despite the EU’s strong will of fostering investments in Vietnam, the inflow from the bloc is still leaving much to be desired. Regulations on ensuring transparent administration in new-generation free trade agreements will help Vietnam satisfy strict requirements of quality foreign investors, encouraging them to pour into the country, experts said. Though Vietnam […]
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