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FPO: Bank of Thailand feels pressure to cut rates

The Federal Reserve’s emergency rate cut will put pressure on the Bank of Thailand to follow in its footsteps, according to a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO). “If the Bank of Thailand finds the economy would grow at a slower pace than expected, it could be a factor encouraging the Monetary Policy […]

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Philippines: Local carriers eye more cost cutting

MANILA, Philippines — Local carriers are expected to undertake more cost-cutting measures that may include workforce reduction should the travel ban on major markets persist amid the spreading coronavirus. Air Carriers Association of the Philippines Inc. (ACAP) executive director and vice chairman Roberto Lim told The STAR that the local aviation industry is taking a […]

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Indonesia: BI sees room for more easing to jack up weakening economy

Indonesia’s central bank sees “ample” room for both monetary and macroprudential policy easing as the coronavirus is seen dragging down Indonesia’s economic growth in the first quarter. Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo said Wednesday that unlike developed countries, Indonesia had the luxury of various fiscal and monetary measures to stimulate the economy. The statement follows […]

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Cambodia: COVID-19 scuppers Kingdom’s taxman

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has cautioned that the COVID-19 outbreak will drive down the revenues they are able to collect in the coming months. It potentially scuppers their target of collecting $2,886 million in tax revenues this year, a 20 percent increase on 2019. Speaking at the Obligation of Tax on Income, E-Filing […]

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