China’s catering sector projected to bounce back
In terms of development strategy in 2023, nearly 50 per cent of enterprises surveyed said they will continue to maintain stable development, and the industry as a whole will…
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Cambodia’s international reserves $17.8 billion at end-2022: National Bank
Royal Academy of Cambodia economics researcher Ky Sereyvath said that international reserves – in terms of US dollar value – have doubled in the last decade or so, indicating…
Labour crunch in China over CNY could delay deliveries in Singapore
With China lifting its Covid-19 restrictions for the first time in three years in December, more workers are returning to their home towns for CNY, industry insiders noted.
China to see steady industrial output: Expert
This comment comes after their rebounding industrial production continued to play its "cornerstone" role in enhancing economic growth in 2022.
China’s reopening will boost S’pore tourism, but also lead to higher costs: Roundtable
Experts also urged firms to step up efforts to digitalise their businesses, be more sustainable and broaden their potential talent pools.
Siem Reap post-pandemic tourism strategy in works
By 2026, we aim to receive three million international and four million domestic tourists a year,” the Minister of Economy and Finance said.
‘Very clear’ cryptocurrencies have to be regulated to guard against money laundering: S’pore senior minister
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam also said there is a need for consumer education, and to make it very clear that dabbling in cryptocurrency is a foolish risk taken at…
Top 100 firms spend 5.44 trillion won on environmental and safety efforts in 2021
The number reflects how firms are recognising the importance of incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance values into their operations.
Jokowi asks banks to support downstream financing
The government hopes this will boost the country’s export value, as well as supporting economic growth.
Global recession in 2023 seen as likely in WEF survey
The survey comes after the World Bank last week slashed its 2023 growth forecasts to levels close to recession for many countries