Michael Correa sheds light on the key opportunities in the Singapore market for aspiring fintechs, according to the findings of the 2018 Westpac EIU Fintechs in ASEAN Report. 1. Why do Fintechs typically choose Singapore as a base for their operations? Fintechs typically choose Singapore to expand their current product range in a new market, access developer talent […]
Read MoreA legal subcommittee under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) committee is expected to decide whether the bidding process for the duty-free shop concession falls under the newly amended PPP Act by the end of this month. If the subcommittee finds that duty-free shop bidding must be done under the act, the terms of reference must comply with […]
Read MoreBANK and non-bank financial institutions are getting cautious about the quality of loans to borrowers as they request increased information, according to the National Credit Bureau (NCB). Thailand’s household debt has accelerated with the outstanding amount at Bt12.82 trillion, or 78.6 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), at the end of 2018. […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines plans to slow down the processing of meat import permits amid the current oversupply which is affecting the local hog and poultry sectors. In a meeting with local producers, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said stakeholders agreed to start a rationalization program amid the need to conduct a study on the […]
Read MoreForeign investors continued to buy Asean stocks in the first two weeks of April with the exception of Malaysian equities. Year-to-date, foreign investors have bought US$1.1 billion (Bt35 billion) net of Indonesian stocks, followed by $728 million of Philippine stocks and $161 million in Vietnam equities. On the other hand, they sold $244 million of […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Foreign players prefer this M&A as it can help them rapidly step in the Vietnamese market. With the growing participation of foreign players in Vietnam’s financial market, big international names are gradually dominating Vietnamese leading brands. After acquiring a 53.59 percent stake of Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (Sabeco), Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) […]
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