68th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair expected to generate 3 billion baht over 5 days
The Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair is one of Asia’s most celebrated events of its kind and is among the world’s top five major trade fairs in the industry.
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Vietnam expected to seize global trends, forges ahead in supply chain landscape
Vietnam's strong integration has provided it with the chance to embed its products deep within the global value chain, access foreign technologies at a cheap cost, and tap into…
Digital trade seen as key to spur China’s exports
The total value of China's foreign trade of digital services reached $371.08 billion in 2022, accounting for 41.7 percent of its total trade in services last year.
Bangladesh may sign MoU with Russia on food import
Russia sent a letter to the Bangladesh commerce ministry recently expressing intent to sell wheat, lentil, sunflower seeds and chickpeas.
Cambodia PM calls for ASEAN response to rising geopolitical rivalries
To become the centre of global growth, he said ASEAN needs to find new sources of robust and crisis-resilient development.
Compliance with rice price ceiling still low
Several retailers were noticeably closed during inspections and price monitoring operations, with merchants saying some of them were contemplating closing their shops until the…
Indonesia planning increased rice order from Cambodia
An increase of import of 250,000 tonnes a year will preserve Indonesia's food security, and in turn support Cambodia’s food security infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar committed to clear, tangible investments in Pakistan
According to PM Kakar, Saudi Arabia’s investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors, and was part of a push to increase foreign direct…
New route facilitates business ties for BRICS
Currently, as many as 40 maritime routes have been opened from Guangzhou port to BRICS countries.
Philippine fuel prices to increase by up to P1.20 per litre starting Sept 5
The Department of Energy explained that the price increases would likely persist for a few more weeks as demand steadily grew while supply remained low.