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Thailand: Central bank’s MPC predicts growth, with caveats

The Bank of Thailand’s rate-setting committee foresees further economic growth but is concerned over rising bad loans in the short term and search-for-yield behaviour increasing amid the low-interest-rate environment. “The committee expressed concerns over the high level of non-performing loans (NPLs) that will remain elevated in the short term,” according to the minutes of the […]

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Myanmar: Japanese manufacturers eye expansion opportunities

After investing heavily in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, Japanese businesses are now keen to expand in Myanmar, said Mr Satoshi Yamamoto, chief director of The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) told The Myanmar Times during a business development seminar in Yangon on October 9. “Japanese trade dealers were interested to invest in Thailand, Indonesia and […]

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Laos, Brunei further strengthen bilateral relations

Bilateral relations and cooperation between Laos and Brunei Darussalam have received a boost with the visit of Vice President Phankham Viphavanh to Brunei last week.  Mr Phankham and his delegation, on behalf of President Bounnhang Vorachit, travelled to Brunei in response to an invitation from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam. According […]

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Middle East retailer entering Philippine market

MANILA, Philippines — Middle East retail giant LuLu is set to make its foray into the Philippine market, seeking to enter the very competitive mall and supermarket landscape, and make the country its sourcing hub in the region. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) director general Charito Plaza said officials from the LuLu group were in […]

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