MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will likely achieve herd immunity by early 2023 even as the government ramps up its purchases of COVID-19 vaccines, an international think tank said. In its weekly monitor, UK-based Pantheon Macroeconomics said the relatively slow pace of vaccination in the Philippines indicates that early 2023 is the best chance for […]
Read MoreThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to offer city bubble and activity-based travel agreement in sandbox areas to ease quarantine requirements in Thailand and the visitor’s home country. “Even though international arrivals can visit sandbox areas with quarantine-free entry, they might face quarantine back home as Thailand is still perceived as high risk,” said […]
Read MoreThe test of locally-made Nanocovax vaccine has yielded positive signs. In case of emergency approval, Vietnam would be able to produce 100 million doses per year. Nanocovax of Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC is currently Vietnam’s Covid-19 vaccine with the most potential. This vaccine is now in the third phase of trial, with the participation of […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The reversal of the continued drop in loan disbursements by big banks hinges on faster recovery from the pandemic-induced recession and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno. Diokno said lending by universal and commercial banks remained weak due to bank risk aversion and […]
Read MoreTwo-thirds of Thai consumers are not satisfied with generic credit offers from their banks, according to a survey by the US-based data analytics company Fico. Similar responses across the Asia-Pacific region demonstrate the growing indifference to standardised financing solutions, said Fico, which pioneered credit scoring more than 60 years ago. There was broad discontent among […]
Read MoreThe government has extended the lockdown for another 15 days until July 4 but has eased some restrictions to alleviate the hardship caused by the Covid-19 outbreak and gradually normalise the situation. The Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday issued a notice extending virus prevention and control measures. However, the government will now allow tourist attractions […]
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