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Thailand: June inflation down slightly from May

Inflation rose by 1.38 per cent in June compared to the same month last year, but was down slightly from May’s 1.49 per cent, the Commerce Ministry reported on Monday. It ascribed the increase in June to a hike in energy prices but noted that the price of fresh foods dropped 1.75 per cent from […]

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Philippines: Weaker peso to spur tourist spending

MANILA, Philippines — A weaker peso is seen boosting tourism receipts as foreign tourists spend more as they get more value for they money, an official of the Department of Tourism(DOT) said. “A stronger US dollar against the Philippine peso will mean more purchasing power for foreign tourists visiting the country,”Tourism Undersecretary Benito Bengzon told The […]

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National Bank of Cambodia warns of dodgy lenders

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced on Friday that it is seeking to cooperate with relevant stakeholders to crack down on illegal lenders. It also alerted the public about the dangers of taking cash loans from unfamiliar sources. The NBC’s message noted that illegal lenders were boosting their loan advertisements on social media, distributing […]

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