A strong and robust banking sector is vital for developing a national economy. However, businesses in Myanmar are still facing difficulty getting help and support from banks. High bank interest rates and using collateral for loans have put businesses in a difficult position. Union Minister for Ministry of Planning and Finance U Kyaw Win said […]
Read MoreFive leading manufacturers have reached an agreement with the government to make and supply 48 consumer items at low cost. The products will be 15-20% cheaper than those being sold now. Cheaply priced consumer goods under the Thong Fah (Blue Flag) Pracha Rat scheme will be made available first via 5,500 small retail outlets and […]
Read MoreThailand continued to lag behind India in terms of rice exports in January due to long holidays during the month. Charoen Laothamatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said Thai rice shipments totalled 823,401 tonnes worth 12.3 billion baht (US$346 million) in January, down 19.7% by volume and 20.7% by value year-on-year, he said. When […]
Read MoreConsumer prices rose for the 11th straight month in February, driven by higher costs for oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fresh food. The Commerce Ministry said the consumer price index (CPI) based on 422 products and services rose 1.44% last month year-on-year but eased from January, when the index rose 1.55% year-on-year — the […]
Read MoreBusiness confidence among companies operating in Cambodia has dropped to its lowest level in years on the perceived decline in political stability and anxiety over next year’s general elections, and will likely cool investor appetite for the foreseeable future, according to a new survey by ANZ Royal Bank. The ANZ Royal Business Confidence Index, a […]
Read MoreShippers are maintaining their export growth forecast of 2-3% this year, citing myriad risks such as the possible negative impact of uncertain trade policies under US President Donald Trump. Nopporn Thepsithar, president of Thai National Shippers’ Council, said higher shipments in January are encouraging signs that still need close monitoring. He said higher exports came […]
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