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Thailand: Personal loans soar amid economic woes
- May 18, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
No CommentsThe commercial banking sector showed strong growth in the personal loan category during 1Q22 because of greater household demand for liquidity to support daily spending needs amid the economic doldrums. According to the BoT, the
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The Philippines: BSP set to begin tightening cycle
- May 18, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said the space for keeping an accommodative policy is shrinking, amid rising inflation risks and the economy’s return to pre-pandemic level in 1Q22. “The space for
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50% of Malaysians favour a political revamp: Survey
- May 18, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
Malaysians are hungry for new political parties, a US-funded survey has found. According to the survey commissioned by the US-based International Republic Institute (IRI), 50% of respondents said they want to see new political parties,
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Thai economy back on track with 2.2% growth in 1Q22 as exports surge
- May 17, 2022
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Thailand’s economy expanded 2.2% y/y in 1Q22, its National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on 16 May 22, as robust exports and the easing of COVID restrictions helped to boost business activities and
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The Philippines: Remittances jump 3.2% in Mar 22
- May 17, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipinos rose by 3.2% in Mar 22, reflecting improved economic conditions in many host countries as pandemic restrictions eased. The Mar 22 remittance growth is also the fastest in three