Malaysia’s economy likely bounced back to growth in the final quarter of 2021, propelled by strong exports and private investments, but the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant poses a thr…
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Will Crypto Expansion Continue In Emerging Markets This Year?
Emerging markets were at the forefront of last year’s massive growth in global cryptocurrency adoption. With this growth widely tipped to continue into 2022, a range of countries will see their crypto…
Tourism sector may help flourish Bangladesh’s blue economy
The tourism sector is expected to make a significant contribution to flourish the blue economy in the country thus helping the country achieve its development goals. To this effect, the government has…
Growing digital skills gap: Businesses need to take action now
With the uncertainty brought about by Covid-19, it may sometimes feel as though life has come to a standstill. But if there’s one area where we have taken quantum leaps over the course of the pandemic…
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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…