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The Philippines: Credit growth slowest in over 14 years
- January 13, 2021
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No CommentsCredit growth fell to 0.46% y/y in Nov 20, the slowest in more than 14 years, and could even turn negative in Dec 20 due to uncertainties brought about by the pandemic, according to preliminary
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Vietnam fiscal deficit lower than projected
- January 12, 2021
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The fiscal deficit in 2020 was 4% of GDP as against the government’s expectation of 5.59% amid falling revenues due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Revenues fell 2% short of the target to VND1,500tr (USD64.9bn), while
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Malaysia: Some economic activities allowed with shorter operating hours during MCO
- January 12, 2021
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SOME economic activities are allowed to operate during the movement-control order, which will start tomorrow, with operating hours of between 6am to 8pm, and exceptions for certain activities. Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this
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Thailand: Govt eyes more cash handouts
- January 12, 2021
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The government is considering giving financial assistance to people affected by the latest outbreak of Covid-19, government sources revealed on 11 Jan 21. New relief measures to help the business sector and the public were
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The Philippines: No political revisions in Cha-cha, Velasco vows
- January 12, 2021
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The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on 11 Jan 21 allayed the fears of senators and the public that tweaking certain provisions in the 1987 Constitution might include political