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Cambodia: Loan restructuring falls but double whammy of COVID and flooding hurt

More than 260,000 applicants received approval to restructure their loans from microfinance institutions as of October. The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) is now discussing with its members about extending loan restructuring to next year, according a senior officer of the Microfinance Association (CMA). Kaing Tongngy, head of CMA’s communications department, said the trend of requesting […]

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Thailand: Ministry expects 20% rise in gems, jewellery exports

The Commerce Ministry expects gems and jewellery exports including gold to grow by 20% next year, boosted by expected easing of the pandemic, relaxation of lockdown measures and online sales expansion and gems fairs. Somdet Susomboon, director-general of the International Trade Promotion Department (DITP), is optimistic about next year’s outlook, with exports of gems and […]

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Thailand: TCT urges dialogue to end strife

Tourism operators are urging the government to engage in a dialogue with protesters without triggering another coup, as that would bury the economy. Chairat Trirattanajarasporn, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, said any political upheaval affects tourist sentiment, even with travel restrictions banning most foreign arrivals. “If the situation’s gone too far, I am […]

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