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Philippines: Rates to rise by another 75 bps

As inflation continues to accelerate   MANILA, Philippines — Economists are expecting the central bank to deliver another huge 75-basis-point hike on Thursday, as pre-announced by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla. Security Bank chief economist Robert Dan Roces said the aggressive rate hike is justified as inflation accelerated to a 14-year high […]

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Vietnam: Packaging industry to grow at 12.3%

The packaging industry is expected to grow at 12.3% a year until next year, according to the Vietnam Packaging Association. HCM City (VNA) – The packaging industry is expected to grow at 12.3% a year until next year, according to the Vietnam Packaging Association. The growth is driven by the growth in F&B, consumer goods, exports, […]

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Malaysia: Continuous labour market initiatives a vital cog

KUALA LUMPUR: As the global economy is expected to slowdown in 2023, continuous labour market recovery initiatives are extremely important for Malaysia to tackle the rising costs of living, says an economist. United Arab Emirates’ human resources and emiratisation ministry’s chief labour economist cum advisor to the Minister, associate professor Dr Mohd Yusof said Malaysia’s […]

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