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Vietnam: Air tickets expected to be cheaper once regular air routes reopen

The reopening of international air routes, slated for January 1, will give more opportunities for passengers to fly to Vietnam. The Government has agreed to resume routine international flights carrying passengers to destinations with a high safety level, including Beijing, Guangxi (China), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), Taipei (Taiwan, China), Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, Vientiane (Laos), […]

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Indonesia gets new payments system

Indonesia’s central bank has launched a retail payments system designed to cut the cost of money transfers. The BI-Fast system will enable real-time money transfers of up to 250 million rupiah, at a maximum transaction cost of 2500 rupiah – 4000 rupiah cheaper than using the old system. The pandemic has led to a digital […]

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Philippines: BOP posts $123 million deficit in November

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s balance of payments (BOP) position reverted to a deficit in November as the national government paid more foreign obligations, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. BSP data showed the Philippines incurred a BOP deficit of $123 million in November, a reversal of the $1.47 billion surplus recorded in the […]

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Thailand: Study shows shift to e-payment

The country’s use of cash is expected to decline by 4% in 10 years and 15% in 20 years as more Thais shift to e-payment, according to a Bank of Thailand paper. The central bank predicts cash usage will continue to decline over the long term, replaced by e-payment. In 2030, cash usage is expected […]

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