THE policy torpor in Bangkok is over. After sitting out interest-rate cuts and growth warnings that have swept both the developed world and emerging markets for most of the year, Thai authorities are getting anxious. If this unlikely haven, which lit the fuse of the Asian crisis two decades ago, is now fretting, everyone should […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Malaysia will continue to be a business-friendly country and woo more foreign investors into the country even beyond the US-China trade war, Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Dr Ong Kian Ming said. He said the government would ensure that Malaysia would continue to offer good investment environment and facilities, coupled with high-skilled […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Economic growth may continue to slow down and settle below five percent next year, if Congress once again fails to approve the proposed 2020 budget on time, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Responding to a question by House minority leader Bienvenido Abante during a hearing with the House […]
Read MoreThailand’s automotive industry expects cloudy sentiment the next few months as it suffers from myriad negative factors like restricted auto loan approvals from banks and an intense trade war between the US and China, says the Federation of Thai Industries. The FTI’s automotive industry club reported yesterday that car sales in July contracted 1.1% to […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand is still concerned the baht’s gain relative to trading partners’ currencies could affect the economy to a larger degree amid intensifying trade tensions, according to minutes of the rate-setting committee meeting on Aug 7. The committee believes financial markets will remain highly uncertain going forward because of various factors including prolonged […]
Read MoreIndonesia unexpectedly cut interest rates for a second straight month to spur an economy facing increasing risks from a global slowdown and intensifying trade war. Indonesia unexpectedly cut interest rates for a second straight month to spur an economy facing increasing risks from a global slowdown and intensifying trade war. Bank Indonesia lowered its seven-day reverse […]
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