Importers seek wider access to loans as currency slides
Under the circumstances, edible oil importers and processors have urged the Bangladesh Bank to relax the single borrower exposure limit, which restricts banks from putting all…
Economy
Nepal’s traders look north as demand for onion rises
After Chinese onions started to arrive, Indian authorities have quietly permitted the export of the essential kitchen ingredient to Nepal, despite the sweeping ban announced on…
Positive outlook for Vietnamese economy: foreign experts
Vietnam is considered one of the most open economies in the world. Its strong trade relations with the rest of the world are a source of strength and success.
Exports of South Korean TV programs top $500 million in 2022
The report said robust overseas sales of Korean TV drama series to global streamers led the sharp on-year increase in exports.
Gov’t unveils P585 billion local borrowing plan for Q1 2024
The government will sell Treasury bills amounting to P195 billion and Treasury bonds worth P390 billion in the first three months of 2024.
Shortages in data, not just food, plague Philippine agriculture
Food prices are often blamed for inflation spikes, leaving the government scrambling to respond to crises rather than preventing them.
Gelephu’s bold ascent: Bhutan charts a course for economic eminence
The unveiling of the Special Administrative Region marks a significant milestone in Bhutan's quest for economic evolution.
Shortages in data, not just food, plague Philippine agriculture
A significant production drop in 2022 suggests reliance on incorrect figures, possibly contributing to the rice crisis in August and September. This overestimation of local…
One woman’s mission to elevate Cambodian cashews on the global stage
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Muth Chakrya transformed the crisis into an opportunity, starting Handcrafted Cashew Nuts Stung Treng, with a capital of $20,000. Her shop enabled…
Philippine government unveils P585-B local borrowing plan for Q1 2024
Broken down, the Bureau of the Treasury will borrow P75 billion via T-bills in January, with five auctions scheduled for the month. In February, the government lined up four…