The consumer, industrial, real estate, energy and utilities sectors were the most sought-after targets in 2022-2023, when split by industry. The consumer, industrial, real estate, energy, and utilities sectors were the most sought-after M&A targets in 2022-2023 when split by industry. According to KPMG Vietnam, from 2016 to 2021, the total transaction value and number […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Urgent action to unlock the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will need to be taken by countries now amid high inflation and supply side issues, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In the multilateral lender’s latest blog, ADB economist Sanchita Basu-Das said the RCEP, which is a […]
Read MoreSuper apps and e-marketplaces are making a foray into buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in Thailand to stimulate consumption amid economic headwinds and stagnant inflation. Grab is the first among the super apps to offer BNPL in Thailand, while Shopee is a trendsetter for the service among e-marketplaces. The local BNPL sector recorded strong […]
Read MoreBuilding materials makers are facing multiple hardships due to surging input costs, slow consumption, and high inventory. Fiin Trade’s recent statistics show that in the third quarter (Q3) this year, steel firms which once contributed a big share in total post-tax profit volume of the group of non-financial businesses in Q3 last year, had counted […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Local insurers are no longer optimistic on the possible extension of the final tranche of increase in capital requirement by yearend, but the industry maintained it would continue to push for its review. During the briefing for the Coop Climate Summit 2022 yesterday, the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA) said the […]
Read MoreThe relationship between population and housing is two-sided. Population growth leads to rising demand for housing in Vietnam. According to the Ministry of Construction, the proportion of the urban population is at more than 40 percent and tends to increase to about 45 percent by 2030; therefore, the country must add about 70 million square […]
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