MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation likely settled at 4.8 to 5.6 percent in September, following its acceleration to a 32-month high of 4.9 percent in August. In his weekly virtual press conference, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said inflation last month was driven by the upward adjustments in domestic oil […]
Read MoreThe Lao Government has decided to extend lockdown order, the 11th of its kind since April 14, for additional 15 days, starting from October 1. Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Government has decided to extend lockdown order, the 11th of its kind since April 14, for additional 15 days, starting from October 1. The move was […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Singapore will be armed with a new digital layer of security by 2023 against financial transactions intended to fund criminal and terrorist activities and the development of weapons of mass destruction. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which regulates one of the most trusted and secure financial hubs, announced on Friday (Oct 1) that […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved sentiment towards the local currency, a dealer said. At 6pm, the local note rose to 4.1770/1810 versus the greenback from yesterday’s closing of 4.1855/1870. The dealer said the local note gathered some strength and appreciated against the US […]
Read MoreA 3-5% rise in smartphone prices is likely in the second half this year because of the baht’s depreciation and a supply shortage, though the market is projected to see double-digit growth this year, says IDC Thailand, a local unit of the global research firm. “The weaker baht and increased costs due to supply shortages […]
Read MoreResidential real estate in Vietnam is still one of the fastest-growing markets in Southeast Asia despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has halted many economic activities, according to experts from property consultant Savills Vietnam. Troy Griffth, Deputy Managing Director of Savills Vietnam, said that investing in the real estate market in Vietnam continues to be […]
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