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COVID-Hit Philippine Economy Drops 4.2 Percent

12 tháng 05. 2021

The Philippine economy shrank by more than expected in the first quarter of 2021, supporting views that the central bank will keep interest rates at a record-low at a policy meeting on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong

12 tháng 05. 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong.

Unlocking growth in Malaysia’s export economy through e-commerce

12 tháng 05. 2021

LAST year was one of the most challenging seasons for Malaysian economy as the country navigates through the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to global economic challenges and border closures, the country’s GDP recorded a -5.6% growth.

ASEAN discusses global value chain prospects

10 tháng 05. 2021

The growth of global value chains (GVCs) could help spur post-pandemic economic recovery in ASEAN, but it will require proactive economic measures on the part of members.

EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership Blue Book 2021 launched

10 tháng 05. 2021

The EU Mission to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat on May 7 held the launch of the EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership Blue Book 2021 on the occasion of the Week celebrating the EU Day (May 9).

Southeast Asia’s Economies Look More Submerged Than Emerging

10 tháng 05. 2021

Times are tough when you’re wrestling with Covid-19, recession — and a rapidly recovering America. The U.S. offers superior rates of growth, a prospect once considered outlandish, and a bullish prognosis on vaccinations. Emerging economies in Southeast Asia are naked. They should also be afraid.

Thailand tightens safety standards for frozen food export

10 tháng 05. 2021

Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has tightened its measures for Thai frozen food exporters by launching Thailand Delivers with Safety campaign to boost confidence among global consumers in Covid-19-free safety food product from Thailand.

Minister says Malaysia’s economic recovery strengthening

10 tháng 05. 2021

The country’s economic recovery is on the right track as measures taken by the government are beginning to show positive results, including the strengthening foreign revenue and demand, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.