Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia kept the overnight policy interest rate unchanged at 5.75%. As reported by Dow Jones Global Equities News, this stance raises expectations that the monetary authority will likely keep the key rate unchanged through the end of the year. The nation's external balance is seen to be improving, reducing pressure on the domestic currency. The central bank is expected to address the country's widening budget deficit using macro prudential policy mix. |
Hong Kong's composite interest rate declined 3 basis points (bps) registering 0.25% in February this year. As reported by News.gov.hk, the decrease in the composite rates was due to the decline ... more
Thailand's government is likely to offer financial support for export-oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the indigenous industry, resulting in an increase in volume and value ... more
Singapore's small businesses are expected to be having concerns regarding the new and diverse government incentive schemes, which were announced in the recent Budget. As reported by ... more