How is ABAC prioritising the deepening of economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Paul Wolfowitz, Former US Ambassador to Indonesia, and Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2014
While continuing on its path to reform, what key areas should Indonesia focus on improving?
On the cusp of 2014 national elections and the 2015 integration of the ASEAN Economic Community, Indonesia is poised to continue its rapid economic expansion. While the country’s natural resources are still plentiful, by channelling foreign direct investment into the right areas, the government is ensuring that true potential, in terms of value and manufacturing, is achieved.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Kannikar Chalitaporn, President, Siam Commercial Bank from The Report: Thailand 2014
What are the current risks to Thailand’s financial stability, and are banks expanding their counter-cyclical provisions to hedge against uncertainties?
Articles & Analysis | Staying solid in a lean market: Banks are making provisions to deal with bad debt from The Report: Thailand 2014
Lenders in Thailand are expected to adopt a cautious position throughout 2014, keeping a close watch on household debt levels and monitoring the local economy’s return to growth following a contraction earlier in 2013. In late October 2013, Moody’s Investors Service issued a report on the outlook of the Thai banking system, saying that the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Frank Krings, Chairman, Association of International Banks (AIB), and Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank Thailand from The Report: Thailand 2014
Foreign banks with Thai branches account for 15% of commercial banks’ assets. What limits these banks from achieving a greater market share?