Manufacturers remained optimistic that production will increase in the next 12 months. The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained above the 50.0 no-change mark for the tenth successive month at 51.2 in July, signaling a further strengthening of business conditions. A reading below the 50 neutral marks indicates no change from the […]
Read MoreThailand’s leading joint business group said on Wednesday the economy is still expected to grow 2.75% to 3.5% this year, helped by increased exports and tourism, but it faces rising inflationary pressures. Exports are expected to increase 6% to 8% this year, up from a previous forecast rise of 5% to 7%, while foreign tourist […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — New data suggested that Buy Now Pay Later services are projected to grow in size in the Philippines by 2026 after the pandemic accelerated consumer adoption of cashless services. Financial mobile app UnaCash made the claims in their latest research, asserting that BNPL transaction volume in the country’s e-commerce ecosystem could mushroom […]
Read MoreForeign currency values, particularly the US dollar and the Thai baht, peaked in June before gradually declining beginning in early July. In June, the Bank of Laos PDR announced limitations on daily foreign exchange transactions with commercial banks. Individuals must now indicate their reason for exchanging foreign currency, while commercial banks must also give priority to organizations […]
Read MoreA wave of optimism came with the start of 2022 as domestic and border restrictions relaxed, regional and global economies rebounded, raising hope of a return to some sort of normality. This was said by Standard Chartered Bank Brunei Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pengiran Aki Ismasufian bin Pengiran Haji Ibrahim during Standard Chartered Bank Brunei’s […]
Read MoreIn addition, the simplification of various regulations continues to be pursued as (part of) the government’s commitment to improving the ease of doing business in Indonesia. Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s economic activities have continued to show an increasing recovery trend, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the manufacturing sector recorded at 51.3 in July, […]
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