Philippines net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow was recorded at USD 84mn in February this year, as compared to USD 121mn registered during the same period a year earlier. As reported by Dow Jones International News, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas stated that the FDI posted a net inflow of USD 850mn during the first two months of the year, as compared to the inflow of USD 335mn registered during the same period a year earlier. The bulk of the inflow during the period included a foreign firm's final payment for shares in a local beverage manufacturer. |
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