Will Vietnam maintain its economic growth?
Foreign investment is flooding into Vietnam, but without an infrastructure overhaul, the benefits could slip from Vietnam’s grasp.
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Is Malaysia on track to meet its Vision 2020 goals?
Wawasan 2020, also known as Vision 2020, set out the pathway for Malaysia to reach developed nation status. The clock is ticking.
Can Lazada beat Amazon in ASEAN?
Lazada has not made a profit since 2013. Could Alibaba’s recent investments of US$2 billion turn the platform’s fortunes round?
SGX – A shrinking capital market
The Singapore Stock Exchange continues to shrink. Companies are being delisted, trading volume is down, liquidity is waning and it struggles to compete with regional alternatives.
Singaporean banks ramp up cashless payment capabilities
Singaporean banks are clearing the way for cashless transactions. But Singaporeans may not be ready for them.
Will Singapore’s banks stand for greater transparency with consumers?
Banks are using slick marketing to try and attract new customers but the public remains unconvinced. Upholding transparency standards must be the norm, not a distant ideal.
[Brief] Consolidated credit database likely to improve lending and boost economic growth in the Philippines in 2018
The Philippines will launch a credit consumer database in 2018 in a bid to bolster retail lending.