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Bank of Thailand sees inflation in 1% to 3% range through 2026
Thailand’s inflation has remained below the target for a sixth straight month at 0.95% in November, and that has added pressure for the monetary authority to reduce borrowing costs.
23 days ago
Asean
Higher minimum wages in Asean next year must come with labour productivity gains: OCBC
Higher minimum wage across the region will remain supportive of consumption in 2025, says OCBC senior Asean economist Lavanya Venkateswaran.
26 days ago
Global Economy
Has China really peaked?
Bhaskaran sees that China can muster growth that is higher than the global average over the next few decades.
October 11, 2024
Asean
UOB and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade renew MOU to facilitate trade and investment in Asean
The MOU with UOB remains CCPIT’s only collaboration with a bank in Southeast Asia.
January 31, 2024
Asean
'Dark horse' Asean to see key transitions and improved prospects in 2024
Asean is the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a combined GDP of around US$3.7 trillion ($4.97 trillion).
December 20, 2023
Asean
Asean growth 'resilient', faster than China for second consecutive year in 2023: Maybank
Analysts say Asean is emerging as a “defensive harbour” against the backdrop of rising US interest rates and potential recessions.
December 09, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
Singapore — regional re-exporter of capital investments
The exception is Singapore, where more than half of the FDI received was directed towards the financial and insurance sectors.
June 30, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: South Africa sets US$900 million annual mineral exploration target
South Africa has set an annual target of attracting US$900 million of mining exploration expenditure annually by 2025
April 13, 2022
Asean
Growth in Asean, China, Japan and Korea expected to moderate to 4.7% in 2022: AMRO
Asean + 3 nations – along with several countries globally – are now confronted with a major challenge: soaring inflation levels.
April 12, 2022
Asean
Asean + 3 countries expected to be 'resilient' with growth rate of 4.9% this year: AMRO
AMRO is expecting countries in the Asean + 3 region to grow by 4.9% this year, aslight edge down from the 5.9% it had previously
January 25, 2022