Philippines
India’s rice export ban: The Asian countries set to be hit hard — and those that’ll profit
Rice production in India has fallen by 5.6% year on year as of September in light of below-average monsoon rainfall, which has affected harvest, Nomura said. Rebecca Conway | Getty Images News | Getty Images India, the world’s largest rice exporter, has banned shipments of broken rice — a move that will reverberate across Asia, […]
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Shanghai, Mumbai, Melbourne and beyond: CNBC names the best Asia-Pacific hotels for business travel
Business travelers are on the road again. So there’s no better time for CNBC Travel to name the best hotels for business travel across Asia-Pacific. CNBC joined with the market and consumer data firm Statista to produce rankings of the “Best Hotels for Business Travelers.” A second list of rankings for hotels in Europe and […]
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A U.S. recession will very likely hurt Asia. Listed here are the countries that are most susceptible
Singapore is the most vulnerable and will be the first in Southeast Asia to get strike if the U.S. falls into a recession, states Chua Hak Bin of Maybank. Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty Illustrations or photos SINGAPORE — Asia will not escape unscathed if the U.S. falls into economic downturn, but some countries […]
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This few travels the world total time. Here’s what it charges — and how they fork out for it
Ernestas Tyminas felt “caught” in his job as a promoting manager at a newspaper in Colorado Springs, Colorado. So he asked for two months off to backpack by means of Asia, he reported, landing in Beijing in January 2019. “On the to start with working day … I meet this one particular,” he mentioned, gesturing […]
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Tourists are flocking back to Southeast Asia — but the robust recovery is showing signs of cracks
After more than two years of lockdowns and border controls, Southeast Asia is finally experiencing some semblance of the old days of travel. Flights are steadily returning to 2019 levels in the region’s major economies, with Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia being the most popular destinations this year, according to the flight data analytics firm Cirium. […]
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Returning to the office can be costly. Here are 3 ways to beat rising costs
According to a new survey by Cisco, 75% of respondents said they save money on food and entertainment through hybrid work schedules. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Hybrid work arrangements are popular these days for many reasons — and one of them is that they can save workers thousands each year. A new survey […]
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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market is still in its ‘opening act,’ says venture capital firm
Southeast Asia’s e-commerce ecosystem is still at a “very, very nascent stage” and many more business models and companies will be formed in the region, said the founding partner of a venture capital firm. “We’re talking about single-digit digital penetration, as compared to the overall commerce penetration,” Amit Anand of Jungle Ventures, a Southeast Asian […]
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There are big shake-ups in the latest list of Asia’s 100 ‘best’ restaurants
Hong Kong is the top destination in Asia for foodies this year, according to new rankings released by the 50 Best organization. The city is home to 16 of the region’s “best” 100 restaurants, as shown in the list, released in two parts in March. Thailand and Japan tied for second place, each with 13 […]
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The Philippines’ pivot toward China could change when Duterte steps down as president
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila, the Philippines on Nov. 20, 2018. Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images The Philippines has been warming up to China since President Rodrigo Duterte was elected in 2016. As Filipinos head to the polls on May 9 to elect a new […]
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This country regularly tops the Philippines’ tourist arrivals — and it’s not China
South Korean photographer Sang-kyu Gil has visited the Philippines around 10 times. Drawn by the beautiful scenery and affordable prices, the 42-year-old usually spends seven to 10 days in the country. That costs him around $400 — less than half the amount he expects to spend on a similar trip within his home country. His […]
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