Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he plans to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Thursday, in hopes of easing disagreements between the government and the ...
New Thai Finance Minister to meet central bank chief on Thursday
Thailand’s new Finance Minister plans to meet the central bank governor on Thursday (May 16), having taken a conciliatory tone in a long-running public disagreement between the government and the Bank ...
Thai fiscal and monetary policy must work together, says deputy finmin
Thailand's monetary and fiscal policies must work in tandem, its Deputy Finance Minister said Wednesday. Fiscal policy would focus on expanding the tax base, rather than increasing taxes, Paopoom ...
Trends that are expected to shape the future of payments in Vietnam
As Vietnam progresses toward a cashless society, its payment landscape is set to become more complex with an array of participants ...
Philippine Peso-Backed Stablecoin, PHPC, Granted Approval for Pilot by Central Bank
Coins.ph, a digital currency exchange based in the Philippines, has received approval from the country's central bank to conduct a pilot program for its Philippine Peso-backed stablecoin.
Japan’s top bank MUFG posts narrower-than-expected Q4 decline
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) posted a narrower-than-expected decline in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, and forecast slight profit growth in the current financial year.
Bangladesh banks in liquidity crisis, hit by forced merger plan
DHAKA -- Businessman Abul Kalam Azad has deposited his money at Basic Bank in Dhaka for years, trusting that the state-owned lender was a secure place to park his savings.
Pakistan to sell all state-owned enterprises to private owners as PM Shehbaz Sharif blames lack of funds
Facing financial challenges, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday to privatize all state-owned enterprises, including the financially struggling Pakistan International ...
Indonesia Auto Finance Market Shifts into High Gear: $20 Billion by 2026 Fueled by Growing Middle Class and Ownership Aspirations: Ken Research
The Indonesian auto finance market is poised for significant growth, reaching a projected value of $20 billion by 2026, according to a compelling report by Ken Research, "Indonesia Auto Finance Market ...
Blackstone-Backed Aadhar Housing Finance Rises in India Debut
Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. advanced as much as 9% on its first day of trade in India after an initial public offering of 30 billion rupees ($359 million), the country’s second-largest this year.