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Philippines: Economists see BSP keeping interest rates

MANILA, Philippines — Economists see the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) maintaining a pro-growth stance by keeping interest rates at record lows despite the fact that rising oil and commodity prices are putting monetary authorities in a tight spot. Security Bank chief economist Robert Dan Roces said the central bank’s Monetary Board will likely put […]

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Cambodia: ‘Electronic payment systems to enhance economic efficiency, financial inclusion and use of Riel’

The National Bank of Cambodia has started implementing various policy measures to promote the use of riel in the economy based on market mechanisms. The use of riel has been facilitated through the development of electronic payment systems and other policies. For instance, ‘Fast Payment’, ‘Retail Pay’, ‘Bakong’ and other electronic payment systems have made […]

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Thailand: Rice exports tipped to hit 8m tonnes

Thailand’s rice exports are expected to exceed 8 million tonnes this year, driven by the weakness of the baht and rising demand in the global market, according to veteran trader Chookiat Ophaswongse. Mr Chookiat, an honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said Thai rice shipments reached 1.5 million tonnes in the first two […]

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