Despite a moderation in Vietnam’s July exports this year, Moody’s Analytics is positive on the country’s prospects as it remains a beneficiary of investment inflows redirected from policy uncertaintie…
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Malaysia’s economy expands 8.9pc in Q2
The Malaysian economy has grown faster in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 than the 5.0 per cent posted in Q1, with Bank Negara Malaysia expecting the pace to be even better in the current Q3. The coun…
Commodity Market Report – 15 Aug 2022
Gold prices rose from USD1775 /oz last week and closed slightly above USD1800 /oz on Friday. This week, the trend is prone to encounter USD1825 /oz resistance before the bulls fizzle out. Downside sup…
Weekly Rubber Report – 15 Aug 2022
Market Fundamentals: General commodities in metals and energies recovered last week. Rubber prices traded sideways after they have stabilized from recent fall. Last week, both inflation data in U.S. a…
Smart farming as a service 5G in PH agriculture: a transformation in waiting
Is it possible to take a slow-growth industry ravaged by natural disasters, urbanization and COVID-19 and transform it into a profitable, growing sector that creates value for business owners and cust…
Bangladesh to stagger industry holidays amid energy crisis
The government of Bangladesh on Thursday announced zone-based weekly holidays for industries in the country as a fresh power rationing measure in the backdrop of an ongoing energy and economic crisis …
Southeast Asia at Energy-Climate Crossroads
Southeast Asia is at the crossroads of choosing between a climate agenda hostile to fossil fuels and the energy security its population desperately needs. Central to the question is the use of coal. T…
Lao tourism sees signs of recovering after reopening
The number of tourists coming to Laos increased again after it lifted travel restrictions in January 2022, said the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism’s Tourism Development Department. The L…
Commodity Market Report – 8 Aug 2022
Gold prices fell short of USD1800 /oz on Friday and closed lower at USD1774 /oz. This week, the market is prone to make the technical correction and move down to USD1740 /oz. Hence, the overall range …
Weekly Rubber Report – 8 Aug 2022
Market Fundamentals: Rubber prices performed badly last week following a slump in Crude oil. Inflation remains as a major concern as the Bank of England (BOE) raised its interest to 1.75 per cent. How…