Vietnam, as the current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2020, has been actively involved with the association since 19…
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Cooperation with China to help Laos recover: Lao economist
Economic cooperation between Laos and China will help facilitate Laos’ economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, a renowned Lao economi…
IMF Sees Cambodia as ASEAN’s fastest-growing economy in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting that Cambodia will be the third-fastest growing economy in ASEAN next year and the region’s fastes…
Beware Of Trump’s October (November?) Surprise – Analysis
In the 2020 election, Americans’ national priorities, discontent with the Trump administration and its economic and pandemic failures would seem to wo…
A round-up of the latest on Covid-19, the economy, and tourism in Thailand
With Thailand’s emergency decree now extended until October 31, the following is a summary of the situation in Thailand with regard to Covid-19, the t…
Pakistan on track to industrialisation after hectic endeavours in 2 years
Pakistan is now back on track because of hectic endeavours in two years from de-industrialisation to a level wherein business community dealing with l…
U.S. turns focus on Bangladesh for Indo-Pacific Strategy
Bangladesh is expected to be the focus of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Strategy when Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrives in Dhaka for a visi…
Commodity Market Report – 12 Oct 2020
Gold prices reversed up towards weekend. This week, the market sentiment will be firm and likely to trade from USD1900 – USD1960 /oz as Dollar wanes. …
Weekly Rubber Report – 12 Oct 2020
Market Fundamentals: Rubber prices soared last week in both TOCOM and SICOM simultaneously following advancing Crude prices. Meanwhile, the weakening …
Save MSMEs, save the economy
Save the cheerleader, save the world” was the catchphrase of the NBC hit series “Heroes.” It was so prevalent, so repeated that it stuck in the minds …