/span> Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) of Thailand fell to 77.3 in March 2010 from 78.4 in February (a reading below 100 means that consumers are more pessimistic about the economy's prospects). The fall was mainly due to intensifying political tensions and higher oil prices. As reported by Dow Jones International News, a survey released by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's Economic and Business Forecasting Center , showed that the CCI had earlier dropped to 78.4 in February from 79.3 in January. |
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