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Why there’s no need to fear a bear market
Stocks tumbled sharply in January and the market has remained choppy in February. There are worries globally about earnings, inflation, interest rates and Omicron. But some market experts think invest…
How Bangladesh can avoid getting stuck in middle-income trap
The International Monetary Fund claims that the economy of Bangladesh is now one of the fastest-growing major economies (sixth) in the world and the first in South Asia, securing on an average 6.5% GD…
India imposes stock limit on oilseeds, edible oils
India has imposed limits on oilseeds and edible oils stocks that traders and processors can hold in an attempt to check hoarding and arrest rising prices, the government said in a statement. For edibl…
Push for bubbles amid tourism drive
The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to continue travel bubble discussions with short-haul destinations following this week’s resumption of the Test & Go scheme. The Tourism Council of Tha…
More countries using Laos-China Railway for freight transport
Business operators from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar are now using the Laos-China Railway to import and export goods to and from China and beyond. Vice President of the Lao National Chamber…
Philippines to Reopen to International Tourism in February
The Philippines will once again welcome vaccinated international travelers next month after the coronavirus pandemic decimated the country’s tourism industry. According to Reuters.com, government offi…
‘Gold rush’: ASEAN startup fundraising more than doubled in 2021
Southeast Asian startups raised a record $25.7 billion in funding last year, more than double the previous year as cash-rich global investors seek to tap the region’s potential amid digitalizati…
Investors find refuge from market turmoil in South-east Asia
GLOBAL risk assets may be tumbling after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot, but the modest reaction in South-east Asian markets points to a pocket of resilience that offers opportunities to in…
Malaysia to ink deal with Saudi group to enhance oil palm export
Malaysia will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Savola Group on three areas of cooperation to further enhance Malaysia’s palm oil exports in the region, the Ministry of Plan…