Papua New Guinea is looking to the international bond markets to help bridge revenue shortfalls, announcing the launch of its first eurobond in tandem with wider moves to open up the stock exchange to foreign investors.
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Economic update | Myanmar holds interest rates steady, suggests other reforms to boost credit access
26 Mar 2018
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 and stimulate the banking sector.
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 will strengthen lenders amid plans to fast-track industrial growth.
Increased product awareness and an expanding economy are fuelling demand in Vietnam’s insurance industry, as the government seeks to attract overseas investors to the market.