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Thailand: Credit offers fail to impress

Two-thirds of Thai consumers are not satisfied with generic credit offers from their banks, according to a survey by the US-based data analytics company Fico. Similar responses across the Asia-Pacific region demonstrate the growing indifference to standardised financing solutions, said Fico, which pioneered credit scoring more than 60 years ago. There was broad discontent among […]

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Laos: Lockdown extended but more restrictions lifted

The government has extended the lockdown for another 15 days until July 4 but has eased some restrictions to alleviate the hardship caused by the Covid-19 outbreak and gradually normalise the situation. The Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday issued a notice extending virus prevention and control measures. However, the government will now allow tourist attractions […]

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Thailand: Restaurateurs insist on state relief package

Restaurant operators have reiterated their calls for the government to provide relief, noting they have yet to receive any state aid via measures despite the launch of several schemes recently, including the popular Khon La Khrueng (half-half) co-payment subsidy. Thai Restaurant Association president Taniwan Koonmongkon said only street food stalls are eligible for the government’s […]

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