Consumer spending during World Cup 2022 is expected to increase from the previous tournament held four years ago, driven by greater economic activity amid concerns over a possible surge in gambling on the matches. The latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) estimates that 18.5 billion baht would be spent during […]
Read MoreThe chairperson of the junta-controlled Myanmar Central Bank, Than Than Swe, said she is putting pressure on operators of Hundi money transfers to stop making illegal transfers and get official licences for their businesses. The comments were made in meetings she had with Hundi operators in the town of Muse on the border of China […]
Read MoreMost Thai consumers (89%) are aware of buy now, pay later (BNPL) instalment plans as a payment option, though only a minority used it in the last year, according to a study by Mastercard. An overwhelming majority said backing from established financial institutions such as banks would increase their trust and comfort in using instalment […]
Read MoreInterest in healthcare rose during the pandemic, leading to higher profits in the sportswear industry. At a recent international exhibition on sports and cycle, Do Van Hoang from Hanoi bought a VND30 million bicycle. Hoang said he was not a professional cyclist but was ready to pay for a quality bicycle. The price was equal […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine stock market ended lower yesterday as investors cashed in ahead of the release of the country’s economic growth data. The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite index (PSEi) finished at 6,241.68, down 47.42 points or 0.75 percent. The government will announce its third quarter gross domestic product reading today. It is widely […]
Read MoreLand prices in the suburbs of Greater Bangkok are increasing due to the rising demand for housing development, the Real Estate Information Centre (REIC) said on Wednesday. “Land prices in the suburbs of Greater Bangkok are not very high compared to the extremely high rates in the centre of Bangkok,” the centre said. The top […]
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