Thai consumer confidence rose for a sixth straight month in November, reaching a 20-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following the easing of Covid-19 curbs and higher foreign tourist arrivals, a survey showed on Thursday. The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) rose to 47.9 points in November from […]
Read MoreSome content needs to be more clearly quantified to better assess the effectiveness of these activities and the feasibility of regulations on SMEs. According to the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s (MPI) draft report on implementing the Law on Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is built […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Net interest margins (NIMs) of banks are expected to come under pressure and affect earnings in the medium-term as competition for deposits intensifies. The slower economic growth next year may also put a drag on bank’s earnings moving forward, but analysts believed pre-emptive provisions made earlier may cushion the impact. NIM is a […]
Read MoreThailand’s inflation rate slowed for a third straight month in November helped by a fall in food prices, especially for fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, meats and seasonings. The Commerce Ministry yesterday reported headline inflation, gauged by the consumer price index (CPI), decelerated for three consecutive months, coming in at 5.55% in November from the same month […]
Read MoreGrowers are using the Laos-China Railway to ship bananas from Laos to China, with the speedy means of transport ensuring that the fruit reaches its destination before overripening or going mouldy. In the past the shipment of agricultural produce was problematic because of the long time taken for trucks to make the journey to China, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The national government’s debt stock increased in October and has already exceeded the expected pile by the end of the year, as the Marcos Jr. administration took on new debts to finance its programs. The Bureau of the Treasury revealed Wednesday that government liabilities hit P13.64 trillion in October, inching up 0.92% month-on-month. […]
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