Most 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 […]
Read MoreThe cabinet yesterday approved a request by the Interior Ministry to withdraw a controversial bill on land ownership by foreigners, said official spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. Due to a chorus of disapproval, the draft was withdrawn to facilitate a comprehensive study and gather public input to ensure the planned amendment would increase competitiveness and provide long-term economic […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – The effects of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) efforts to strengthen the Singapore dollar are still working their way through the economy, and more time is needed before prices here ease discernibly, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said on Wednesday. He was responding in Parliament to Mr Yip […]
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