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Philippines: BSP not ruling out more hikes after Q1

MANILA, Philippines — With inflation remaining elevated until the first half of next year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects the tightening cycle to extend beyond the first quarter. In an interview with reporters, BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said he is not ruling out more interest rate hikes in the first two rate-setting meetings […]

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Thailand: Medical, beauty sectors picked to surge

The medical services and beauty sectors have the brightest prospects for 2023, driven by social media and an ageing society focused more on health and tourism, according to a recent survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). Tanning, printing of journals and newspapers, printed media delivery, and printing houses are sunset sectors […]

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Thailand: ERC clarifies disparity in power tariff rates

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has clarified unequal power tariff rates for households and businesses, which caused the latter to demand authorities reconsider their decision before it takes effect in January next year. The power tariff, which determines electricity bills, remains unchanged for households at 4.72 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), while the non-household sector will see the […]

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