Philippines Morning News For June 6

World Bank sees steady 6.9% Phl GDP growth The World Bank expects a steady economic growth for the Philippines until next year, driven by public and private investment. — The Philippine Star Tax bill passage […]
World Bank sees steady 6.9% Phl GDP growth The World Bank expects a steady economic growth for the Philippines until next year, driven by public and private investment. — The Philippine Star Tax bill passage […]
HCM City authorities act as rumours threaten to cause property bubble Prices in HCM City have increased by 30-70 per cent, reaching up to VNĐ20million (US$900) per square metre in some places. — Viet Nam […]
Private sector urged to get involved with infrastructure development Infrastructure development under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model is taking shape in Laos as the government requires huge capital investment to improve road networks and other facilities. […]
Business outlook still positive Cambodia’s business environment retained a positive outlook during the commune elections held yesterday, with several experts saying they expected the Kingdom’s economy to benefit from continued political stability. — The Phnom […]
Phl manufacturing outperforms in Asean The Philippine manufacturing sector outperformed those of other Southeast Asian countries in May as it remains firmly in expansion territory during the month, according to the latest reading of the […]
Moody’s retains 6.5% Philippine growth forecast Debt watcher Moody’s Investors Services has retained the country’s economic growth forecast for this year despite the ongoing siege in Marawi City that paved the way for the declaration […]
Kandal drowning in debt: Confusion about MFIs may cost CPP in commune elections By the end of last year, Cambodians collectively owed $3.1 billion to microfinance institutions (MFIs), according to a World Bank report, a […]
ADB Grant to Further Build on Rural Infrastructure Gains in Lao PDR The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $36.5 million grant as additional financing to the Northern Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Lao […]
Vietnam PM Teases US $17 Billion Goods Deal Amid Washington Visit Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he intends to sign a deal for mostly high-tech imports from the United States worth U.S. $15-17 […]
Philippines manufacturing PMI rises to 54.3 in May The Nikkei Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI, rose to 54.3 in May from 53.3 in April. — Nikkei Asian Review SEC doubles minimum public ownership […]
Laos Simplifies Tourist Arrival Process Lao Government has removed several steps of filling in forms for tourist arrival in Laos to promote and attract more tourists and form a better regional and international links. — […]
Record IPO nets $27M for Sihanoukville port operator The initial public offering of the state enterprise that operates Cambodia’s largest seaport was fully subscribed, raising nearly $27 million for the purchase of land and equipment […]