Despite easing inflation, Myanmar is likely to maintain interest rates at the current level throughout much of 2018; however, the central bank has suggested other measures to ease lending constraints...
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Economic Update | Myanmar holds interest rates steady, suggests other reforms to boost credit access
26 Mar 2018
Economic Update | Malaysia launches affordable housing plan to boost property market
16 Mar 2018
The central bank of Malaysia has outlined a plan to strengthen the residential property market and improve access to affordable housing, as persistent oversupply and high prices continue to weigh on...
Economic Update | Gas to boost power supply in Papua New Guinea
2 Mar 2018
While Papua New Guinea continues to boost the role of renewables in line with long-term sustainable energy targets, gas-fired generation is also set to increase in order to meet current shortfalls in...
Economic Update | Launch of sustainable finance sees Malaysia go green
27 Feb 2018
Malaysia is increasingly turning its focus towards environmentally friendly Islamic finance, with new product offerings looking to raise capital for sustainable development projects.
Economic Update | Tax incentives could trigger consolidation of Thailand’s banking sector
25 Feb 2018
Proposed incentives to encourage mergers, combined with the implementation of new banking standards, could lead to greater consolidation within Thailand’s banking sector, which the government hopes...
Economic Update | Indonesia turns to Latin America to diversify trade portfolio
22 Feb 2018
After achieving a foreign trade surplus last year on the back of strong demand for minerals and agricultural products, Indonesia is looking to sustain growth by building ties with new markets, as...
