Singapore is likely to maintain its monetary policy stance of modest and gradual appreciation of its dollar as a slowing of the global economic recovery keeps a lid on prices. As reported by Reuters News, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) tightened policy by moving the centre of its Singapore dollar policy band upwards and shifting its policy to modest and gradual appreciation for the currency in April on the back of annual double-digit economic growth in the first quarter. |
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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