MANILA, Philippines — Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is confident it can sustain credit growth despite the series of interest rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Minda Claver Olonan, first vice president and head of investor relations at Metrobank, said in an interview with reporters during a tour of the […]
Read MoreCambodia imported $215.26 million worth of iron and steel in the first seven months of 2022, up by 20.1 per cent over the $179.18 million logged in the same period in 2021, Customs reported, as the construction sector and general economic situation in the Kingdom continue to improve. This accounted for 1.13 per cent of […]
Read MoreHanoi has set a goal to train 2,000 companies and home business owners, civil servants and students in e-commerce skills this year. With the growing development in e-commerce, the demand for human resources in Vietnam is on the rise and forecasted to surge faster in two- or three-year time, according to local insiders. The explosive […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 36.72 to the US dollar on Monday, strengthening from Friday’s close of 36.74. The Thai currency will likely move between 36.65 and 36.85 against the greenback during the day and between 36.35 and 36.95 during the week, Krungthai market strategist Poon Panichpibool predicted. He added that the baht might fluctuate and […]
Read MoreCambodia has some 17.8 million internet subscribers, exceeding the country’s total population of 16 million because many people have subscribed to more than one internet service, Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference here, the minister said about 17.48 million have subscribed to the mobile internet service […]
Read MoreTHAILAND’S central bank said on Friday (Aug 5) it expected to test its retail digital currency from late this year to the middle of 2023, as an alternative payment option. During the testing, the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) will be used in conducting cash-like transactions, like paying for goods and services, within limited […]
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