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Sustaining the growth of Philippine tourism

Improved air connectivity, intensified marketing promotions, budding relations with other countries, as well as the growing recognition of the country’s sustainable tourism advocacy are some of the reasons that the Department of Tourism (DOT) attribute double digit growths in tourist arrivals and tourist spending for the first 10 months of the year. It seems like […]

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Thailand: Refinancing scheme to start in Q1

The Bank of Thailand expects its refinancing scheme targeting consumer and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans will begin in the first quarter next year, says a senior official at the central bank. The bank is in talks with related parties including financial institutions to find solutions for refinancing both SME and consumer loans. Negotiations are […]

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Myanmar: Rural e-commerce startup secures funding

Emerging Markets Myanmar (EME-Myanmar), a Yangon-based investment firm, has invested in an e-commerce start-up for rural retailers. A six-digit sum was invested but the exact amount was not disclosed. Ezay, founded by former Oway employee Ko Kyaw Min Swe in August, is a start-up which will provide a mobile platform for customers to purchase new […]

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