The Malaysian Retailer-Chains Association (MRCA) expects the local retail market to grow between 5 and 6 percent this year, in line with the country’s gross domestic product projection, says sec…
The Malaysian Retailer-Chains Association (MRCA) expects the local retail market to grow between 5 and 6 percent this year, in line with the country’s gross domestic product projection, says sec…
The Thai government’s price freeze measure will end in March, Commerce Permanent Secretary Yanyong Phuangrach said on Tuesday.
The ministry will ask traders of consumer products to freeze their …
Indonesia’s demographic advantage will provide a boost to the country’s economic growth, says Karim Raslan, CEO & regional columnist at KRA Group. He tells CNBC that Southeast AsiaR…
Thailand’s inflation in December rose 108.92 points, or 3 percent year on year, Commerce Permanent Secretary Yanyong Phuangrach said on Tuesday.
The annual average inflation for 2010 s…
Malaysia’s total trade has returned to pre-crisis levels, led by increased demand from regional markets like China.
The International Trade and Industry Ministry said total trade during the peri…
Indonesia enjoyed a bumper year in 2010 as rising consumer demand, strong commodity prices and low interest rates combined to create a virtuous cycle.
Nearly every sector experienced growth, including…
Singapore’s economy grew 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010 on an annualised basis, an upturn from the contraction of 18.9 percent in the previous quarter, Singapore Ministry of Trade and…
Indonesia expects to earn USD8.4 billion in tourism revenue in 2011, up from USD7.6 billion last year, according to Tourism Minister Jero Wacik.
Total foreign arrivals are expected to increase to as m…
A rising middle class, a booming stock market and political stability have provided a platform for Indonesia’s economy to expand and the retail sector to ride the wave. A recent survey conducted…
Vietnam’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in 2010 despite concerns over high inflation, a struggling currency and its current account deficit.
Gross domestic product expanded by …