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SEA is fastest-growing shabu market — world report
SEA is fastest-growing shabu market — world report MANILA, Philippines — Southeast Asia has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing market for methamphetamine or shabu, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported. It also said that 35 million people globally suffer from drug use disorders. In its 2019 World Drugs Report released on Wednesday, the UNODC said methamphetamine use is causing a rising concern across several regions as it noted that the quantities of methamphetamine seized in East and Southeast Asia rose more than eightfold between 2007 and 2017. These seizures, about 82 tons, already comprise 45 percent of those seized worldwide, although this may yet increase as the preliminary data for 2018 indicate a further steep increase to roughly 116 tons. The 2018 figures suggest that Thailand may have overtaken China in terms of the amount of methamphetamine seized, particularly of methamphetamine tablets. About 745 … [Read more...] about SEA is fastest-growing shabu market — world report
Vietnam economy to grow at 6.7%: Report
The Vietnamese economy is expected to grow at around 6.7 percent this year, the fastest rate in Southeast Asia, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales’ recent Economic Insight: South East Asia report. According to the report, Southeast Asian economies except Vietnam have seen exports drop in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year while Vietnam’s exports grew albeit slower than in 2018. Its economy grew at 6.8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter driven by strong manufacturing, steady services and higher agricultural output. However, its economic momentum is expected to trend lower due to reduced Chinese demand for goods and rising trade protectionism. While the escalating US-China trade war could benefit Vietnam in the short term due to trade diversion, Vietnam still heavily relies on China, with its exports to that country accounting for around 10 per cent of GDP in 2017. Foreign direct investment (FDI) … [Read more...] about Vietnam economy to grow at 6.7%: Report
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ST Asia Report magazine wins top prizes at Global Media Awards
SINGAPORE - The Straits Times Asia Report, a magazine of the best analyses and features on the region, bagged two top awards at the prestigious International News Media Association (Inma) Global Media Awards held on Friday (May 17) in New York City. Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), which publishes ST, also clinched two other prizes for print advertising and corporate innovation. SPH was named Best in Asia/ Pacific, Regional/ Local Brands for the bi-monthly ST Asia Report magazine, which contains original and curated content on happenings in the region. Past editions have shed light on the Trump-Kim Summit, the start of Japan's Reiwa Era and last month's Indonesia elections, among other topics. The magazine, which will be produced monthly from June, also won SPH the top spot for Best News Print Product. Mr Warren Fernandez, Straits Times editor and editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English/ Malay/Tamil Media Group said: "We are continuing to invest heavily in our network of … [Read more...] about ST Asia Report magazine wins top prizes at Global Media Awards