Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 137 million in 2019, although the country exported more than its yearly plan. The value of exports last year stood at USD 5.603 billion, exceeding the goal of USD 5.516 billion. However, imports were recorded at only USD 5.74 billion, falling behind the goal of USD 5.775 billion, Xinhua […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (CNA) – Malaysia’s economy is expected to expand by 4.8 per cent this year, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday, maintaining the government’s forecast as it braces for a potential global slowdown tied to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Mahathir said the government expects the economy to improve on the 4.7 per cent growth […]
Read MoreInflation in 2019 peaked at 8.81 percent in December, the highest level in 12 months, according to the latest available data released by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO). In January 2019, inflation was 6.94pc. The higher inflation levels are due to steeper electricity tariffs implemented by the government since July last year. Other reasons include […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand plans to implement practice guidelines to regulate financial institutions’ fee charge calculation for products and services in the third quarter as part of a push for a fairer fee structure, a senior official says. The guidance will cover fee charges for 300 items across business segments including corporate, small and medium-sized enterprises […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Net inflow of long-term investments into the Philippines climbed in November, but was not enough to offset the strong outflow during the 11-month period last year as investor confidence remained muted due to uncertainty brought about by the dim global economic outlook and delayed passage of the second tranche of the government’s […]
Read MoreBUSINESSES clustered in Singapore’s financial district have heightened their monitoring efforts amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, reflecting the realities of Singapore being a large financial centre where banks and other large corporations dot Shenton Way and the Marina Bay. Two circulars seen by The Business Times revealed a confirmed case of an employee of one […]
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