Business leaders have called on the government to come up with additional relief measures to ease the plight of people affected by the expanded lockdown measures which will take effect on Tuesday. The government will extend the existing curfew and other tight restrictions in Greater Bangkok and the four southern border provinces until at least […]
Read MoreLocal businesses have promptly applied omni-channels to adapt to the new normal situation. The increasing presence of foreign brands in Vietnam has been seen a push for domestic retailers to participate in the race for market share and keep their leading position in the market as the country remains one of the most promising markets […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Higher earnings are envisaged in the banking sector this year compared with last year, albeit some pressure in the second half, underpinned by the gradual opening of more economic sectors and improved vaccination rates among the populace. Analysts said the net interest margin (NIM) for the sector would likely improve, with the key […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has no plans to take in a foreign strategic partner and tap the debt or capital markets for additional funding this year. BPI president and chief executive officer Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco told The STAR the bank has no plans to enter into a strategic […]
Read MoreThe private sector rejoiced as new legislation entered into force, laying out the organisation and functions of the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority’s (NBFSA) individual units, a move widely-believed to spur further progress and strength in the non-banking financial services sector. The sub-decree on the organisation and functions of units under the auspices of the NBFSA […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 32.81 to the US dollar on Friday, weakening from Thursday’s closing rate of 32.75. The Thai currency is likely to move between 32.75 and 32.90 on Monday and between 32.60 and 33 this week, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said. Poon explained that there were two negative factors affecting the […]
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