Thailand’s economy could grow 3-4% this year, less than earlier forecast, following its biggest coronavirus outbreak yet, while the key interest rate should remain low to support domestic activity, …
Thai economy may grow 3-4% this year after COVID-19 reemerges – FinMin
BANGKOK, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy could grow 3-4% this year, less than earlier forecast, following its biggest coronavi …
India hands over 2 mn vaccine doses to Bangladesh
Liberation War, and today, when the pandemic is rattling the world, India again came with gifts of vaccines,” Bangladesh foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said as Indian High Commissioner Vikram …
Ousted Thai politician defends vaccine procurement criticism
A popular ousted politician charged with defaming Thailand’s monarchy for questioning the government’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement is standing by his comments and saying the nation deserves more tran …
CIMB THAI posts net profit of THB 1,290.6 million for 2021.
Operating income rose YoY by THB 167.6 million to THB 14,927.1 million.Pre-Provision Operating Profit increased 12.0% YoY to THB 6,027.8 million.Net profit decreased by THB 727.2 million to THB 1,290.
‘More stable’ global economy under Biden presidency to benefit Philippines
THE PHILIPPINES is likely to bene fi t from a more stable world economy and subdued geopolitical tensions after United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. took o ffi ce on Wednesday. In his …
SWS: 69% of Filipino families say they got financial help from gov’t in Q4, 7% from private sector
A majority of Filipino families said they received financial aid from the government last year amid the COVID-19 crisis, while 7% said got help from the private sector, a national survey said on …
The options we have to finance our economic revival
Measures like output-linked incentives and a lighter burden of corporate tax are helping the Indian economy, but private investment needs revival. Where will the money come from?.India’s savings rate …
Op-ed: A new global arms race in digital finance is heating up
The world’s biggest financial institutions and central banks are getting serious about a monetary system leveraging cryptocurrencies and the blockchain.
Qatar keen on boosting trade with ACD: Qatar Chamber
Qatar is keen on developing and promoting its economic and commercial ties with all friendly Asian countries, said a senior official of Qatar Chamber (QC), at an event yesterday.