Myanmar is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4 percent in fiscal 2019-20 from as a result of higher government spending and private investments but a rising occurrence of conflict and violence could hold investors back, according to the World Bank’s Myanmar Economic Monitor report, released Tuesday. The report noted that the presence of […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Mortgage broker Nook yesterday launched its online platform, which seeks to provide a seamless loan application process for Filipinos looking to purchase housing units. “After more than a year of preparation and development, Nook is officially launching today and we’re bringing mortgage brokering services to the Philippines’ housing loan market,” Nook chief […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The e-Tunai Rakyat programme kicked-off on a high note yesterday, with all three e-payment platforms involved reporting a surge in the number of users. Touch n Go eWallet, Boost and Grab Pay said that traffic volume had increased significantly since the programme commenced yesterday morning. “As of 12pm today (yesterday), our app has […]
Read MoreBANGKOK: Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, is finally poised to take the title of the biggest equity market in the region. Its market value of $529 billion has nearly matched that of slumping Thailand, which snatched the top spot from Singapore in May, buoyed by a strengthening baht. With its currency giving back some gains […]
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