An initial public offering (IPO) provides the opportunity for investing in a company that was formerly a privately owned enterprise. Investors can become part owners of large and qualified companies as they go public through listing on the stock exchange – either buying at the IPO stage or in the secondary market. Trading opportunities and […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of Philippine banks accelerated for the fourth straight month as bad debts continued to soar amid the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the country. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed the gross NPL ratio of the banking industry hit a fresh 12-year high […]
Read MoreKrungsri Securities expected the index to rise to 1,620 and 1,625 points on hopes of an economic recovery as mass Covid-19 vaccinations gather strength worldwide and the price of oil continues to rise. However, it predicted that the uncertainty over increasing inflation and volatility in foreign funds flow would pressure the index. It recommended that […]
Read MoreLess than a century ago, most products in Asia were made mainly from natural materials, and were built to last or to biodegrade easily. People wrapped food in leaves or paper and carried it in reusable containers, returned glass milk bottles so that they could be sterilised and used again, and ate in restaurants using […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic recovery is expected to be affected by the latest surge in Covid-19 infections that triggered a two-week lockdown, from June 1-14, 2021. In a research note, Moody’s Analytics said its baseline forecast assumed a 5.6 per cent expansion in 2021, but noted the added downside risks and heightened uncertainty. “The lockdown […]
Read MoreTHE benefits of the temporary reduction in tariffs and increase in the minimum access volume for pork, which were implemented in mid-May, are expected to be felt this month, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “We expect to gradually see the benefits of Executive Orders (EO) 133 and 134 in the coming […]
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