The government would continue to hold majority stakes at state-owned commercial banks, and maintain presence in companies operating in fields that are essential to the economy. The Vietnamese government has issued a resolution urging economic corporations and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to prevent interest groups from profiteering during their processes of privatization and divestment of state […]
Read MoreThe Finance Ministry has submitted information to the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) for an investigation into three stores that could be in breach of the government’s co-payment scheme conditions. The information is intended to be used as additional evidence for legal prosecution, said Pornchai Theeravet, deputy spokesman of the Finance Ministry and adviser on […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE banks posted lower profits for the third quarter of this year from a year ago, as the trio continued to bulk up provisions to cushion against bad loans as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. While staying cautious, they point to a recovery in business momentum as regional economies emerge from lockdowns, and note […]
Read MoreThe Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Bank of Cambodia will commence banking operations today. It is on the corner of Street 51 (Pasteur) Street 126 (Prey Nokor), Phsar Thmei Ti Muoy, Commune, Daun Penh District, in Phnom Penh. As a state-owned policy bank, it aspires to be consistent and has aligned itself with the strategic […]
Read MoreThai banks’ profitability will deteriorate as interest rates stay low for a prolonged period as the central bank maintains a loose monetary policy to fight the sharp economic downturn caused by the coronavirus outbreak, says Moody’s Investor Service. Narrowing net interest margins (NIMs), combined with weakening loan growth, will reduce net interest income, the main […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Exports rose in September, the first time since February, boosted by demand from China which is already recovering from the pandemic, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. Total export sales grew by 2.2 percent to $6.22 billion in September, coming from a 12.8 percent annual decline in August when outbound sales […]
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