MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines was among the countries in Southeast Asia that saw the highest growth in greenfield investments in the first three quarters of the year, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said. In its Foreign Direct Investment Trends and Outlook in Asia and the Pacific 2022/2023 […]
Read MoreSharing economy was not only creating opportunities to increase income but also opening up a new and flexible market, thereby creating a growth engine and increasing productivity for micro, small and medium – sized enterprises. It was critical to raise appropriate solutions to promote the development of a digital economy and social security for individuals […]
Read MoreThai consumer confidence rose for a sixth straight month in November, reaching a 20-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following the easing of Covid-19 curbs and higher foreign tourist arrivals, a survey showed on Thursday. The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) rose to 47.9 points in November from […]
Read MoreSome content needs to be more clearly quantified to better assess the effectiveness of these activities and the feasibility of regulations on SMEs. According to the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s (MPI) draft report on implementing the Law on Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is built […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Net interest margins (NIMs) of banks are expected to come under pressure and affect earnings in the medium-term as competition for deposits intensifies. The slower economic growth next year may also put a drag on bank’s earnings moving forward, but analysts believed pre-emptive provisions made earlier may cushion the impact. NIM is a […]
Read MoreThailand’s inflation rate slowed for a third straight month in November helped by a fall in food prices, especially for fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, meats and seasonings. The Commerce Ministry yesterday reported headline inflation, gauged by the consumer price index (CPI), decelerated for three consecutive months, coming in at 5.55% in November from the same month […]
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