Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of USD 800mn during August this year. As reported by Dow Jones International News, according to the statistics released by the General Statistics Office, the exports reduced 10.9% y/y to USD 8.3bn and the imports were registered at USD 9.1bn. The country recorded a trade deficit of USD 6.22bn during the first eight months of this year. The country recorded a trade surplus in July, which was the first monthly surplus since March 2009, was mostly supported by the exports of gold. |
Hong Kong's composite interest rate declined 3 basis points (bps) registering 0.25% in February this year. As reported by News.gov.hk, the decrease in the composite rates was due to the decline ... more
Thailand's government is likely to offer financial support for export-oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the indigenous industry, resulting in an increase in volume and value ... more
Singapore's small businesses are expected to be having concerns regarding the new and diverse government incentive schemes, which were announced in the recent Budget. As reported by ... more