Bilateral trade between China and the Philippines could easily double or triple in the next few years, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, as the government’s efforts to revitalize relationship with the world’s second biggest economy have received backing from local business leaders. Despite issues that have strained the relationship between the two countries in […]
Read MoreThe country’s first hybrid bus operator is looking to expand its operations by adding four routes and more buses in Metro Manila. “We have applications with the Department of Transportation. We applied for four routes and I hope they grant us the routes soon because we want to expand,” Green Frog Hybrid Bus Co. founder […]
Read MoreThe Philippine government is negotiating with Japan to impose a uniform import tax rate of eight percent on Cavendish bananas and other agriculture products the country exports here, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of President Duterte’s three-day official trip here, Piñol expressed confidence the government’s request would be acted […]
Read MoreBursa Malaysia is likely to continue to trade sideways next week, with the benchmark index expected to be trapped between 1,660 and 1,680 points due to the weak market sentiment, said Affin Hwang Investment Bank. Its President/Head of Retail Research, Datuk Dr Nazri Khan Adam Khan, said the market will be concerned over the better […]
Read MoreGuardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd (Guardian Malaysia) plans to open between 25 and 30 new stores next year as it embarks on an aggressive expansion plan to further strengthen its position in the domestic health and beauty retail market. Chief Executive Officer Peter J Dove said besides the new stores opening, the company would […]
Read MoreThe government’s target to achieve high-income nation status by 2020 is still within reach based on the World Bank’s per capita Gross National Income (GNI) threshold of US$12,476 for 2015, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd Group Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar. He said last year, Malaysia’s GNI per capita had risen to RM36,078 (US$8,409) and […]
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