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Philippines sees up to $6bn of investments in casinos
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2024
» MANILA - Foreign and domestic firms are expected to invest much as $6 billion in the Philippines' casino sector in the next five years, the head of its gaming regulator said, bolstering its status among Asia's top gambling destinations as competition increases.
Asian rally on pause as China news awaited
Business, Published on 27/01/2024
» RECAP: The rally in most Asian markets was interrupted yesterday, with profit-taking seen in Hong Kong and Shanghai as traders await more guidance on China's plans to support the country's battered economy.
Regional oil investment competition heats up
Business, Published on 17/01/2024
» Driven by energy security concerns, Southeast Asia's oil-producing countries are seeking to revive the upstream industry. Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand are competing for upstream investments from both local and international companies, according to research by BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. The following is a look at the current state of play:
Digging out of debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared dealing with informal debt and the problems it creates a national priority, likening the situation to a form of modern-day slavery.
Tisco offers tips for bonds and stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2023
» Tisco Advisory recommends investors opt for foreign bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and healthcare and technology stocks to hedge against negative factors next year.
Asian shares edge lower but SET holds steady
Published on 12/08/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets edged lower on Friday as the dollar gained after US inflation showed only a moderate increase, fanning hopes that the Federal Reserve is done with interest-rate increases.
Asian shares subdued as rate worries resurface
Business, Published on 22/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares were subdued yesterday after Wall Street retreated on fresh signs of US labour-market resiliency, which could support another increase in interest rates after an expected move next week.