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Based on 10 verified sources covering Finland, Myanmar, Thailand, MY:
HANOI: Asean is increasingly seen as a key pillar for Vietnam’s agricultural exports amid rising logistics costs and growing uncertainties in global transport. [1]
When Indonesia signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States last month, one of the most contentious concessions was the exemption of U.S. [2]
HANOI -- Retailers from across Asia are flooding into Vietnam as the country loosens restrictions on foreign companies, racing to bring convenience stores and supermarkets to a market dominated by small business. [3]
Fears about Thailand becoming a failed state have grown recently because of its failure to enforce laws, allowing cross-border crimes to erode public confidence in the country’s safety and security. [4]
Online shopping in Finland grew by 4% in 2024, reversing a two-year decline, according to a study by the Finnish Commerce Federation. Purchases from domestic retailers increased by just 2%, while spending on foreign e-commerce rose by 9%. [5]
RANGOON — Authorities in Rangoon and Mandalay divisions are continuing checks into the operations of small retail businesses selling low-priced household items. [6]
YANGON -- Foreign companies are now allowed to invest in Myanmar's retailers and wholesalers, including holding 100% stakes, as the country makes efforts to lift foreign investment amid the Rohingya refugee crisis. [7]
TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Finance will widen the taxation net on foreign corporations, with plans to slap levies on online retailers that do not have local branches but operate large-scale warehouses. [8]
HANOI: Asean is increasingly seen as a key pillar for Vietnam’s agricultural exports amid rising logistics costs and growing uncertainties in global transport.
When Indonesia signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States last month, one of the most contentious concessions was the exemption of U.S.
HANOI -- Retailers from across Asia are flooding into Vietnam as the country loosens restrictions on foreign companies, racing to bring convenience stores and supermarkets to a market dominated by small business.
Fears about Thailand becoming a failed state have grown recently because of its failure to enforce laws, allowing cross-border crimes to erode public confidence in the country’s safety and security.
Online shopping in Finland grew by 4% in 2024, reversing a two-year decline, according to a study by the Finnish Commerce Federation. Purchases from domestic retailers increased by just 2%, while spending on foreign e-commerce rose by 9%.
RANGOON — Authorities in Rangoon and Mandalay divisions are continuing checks into the operations of small retail businesses selling low-priced household items.
YANGON -- Foreign companies are now allowed to invest in Myanmar's retailers and wholesalers, including holding 100% stakes, as the country makes efforts to lift foreign investment amid the Rohingya refugee crisis.
TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Finance will widen the taxation net on foreign corporations, with plans to slap levies on online retailers that do not have local branches but operate large-scale warehouses.
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam's electronics retailers are rushing to expand their drugstore businesses, looking to gain a foothold in this segment before the country relents on greater access for foreign players.
COLOMBO/TOKYO -- Sri Lankan tycoon Ashok Pathirage remains bullish about his country's consumer spending prospects, even as it endures a currency sell-off, and he is turning to foreign investors and contractors to build up his retail business.