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Travel firms need “oxygen” to stay alive

Travel firms need “oxygen” to stay alive

Waiting for the Government to launch a pilot programme to welcome international tourists to Phu Quoc island, travel and aviation firms need urgent support like “oxygen” for their existence, according to insiders.
Laos not immune to global economic crisis: WB

Laos not immune to global economic crisis: WB

Laos’ economic growth is projected to decline in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures to contain its spread, unveiled a World Bank report on the country’s growth and debt in the year.
Malaysia may cut key interest rate again

Malaysia may cut key interest rate again

After the Malaysian central bank (BNM)’s second overnight policy rate (OPR) cut on March 3, economists said that it will decide to shave off the key rate again and the cut will happen as early as May.
Vinalines revived and setting sail

Vinalines revived and setting sail

By restructuring its debt and fleet, and stepping up maritime transportation and seaport services, Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) has set sail again after emerging from cho
Singapore: Export turnover drops sharply

Singapore: Export turnover drops sharply

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) slid 7.2 percent in December last year, from a year earlier, as shipment of non-electronics products dropped 10.3 percent.