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Vietnam and Switzerland put education and innovation at centre of ties
The leaders also backed closer investment links, while Vietnam sought swift implementation of the newly signed VEFTA trade agreement.
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- Banking & FintechPhilippines
Philippine cash-on-delivery share forecast to remain above 20% in 2027
Cash on delivery represented about 23 per cent of transaction value on Xendit’s Philippine platform, the highest proportion among six Southeast Asian markets.
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Metrobank tops Philippine rankings in two bond award categories
Four Trust Banking Group staff also earned individual recognition at The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026.
- EconomyVietnam
Vietnam orders lending rates lowered by 1.5-2 percentage points
The central bank reported an average lending rate of 10.7 per cent in August, up 0.2 percentage points from July.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesian and Senegalese chambers expand trade and investment pact
The agreement covers shipping, logistics and banking, while Kadin's Africa Committee called for government trade negotiations to lower barriers.
- Business & CompaniesSingapore
SM Lee urges closer cooperation to protect Singapore port jobs
Reskilling will be central to helping workers adapt as AI, automation and changes in global trade reshape port operations, he said.
Vietnam seeks global top-20 talent ranking with recruitment policy changes
Conclusion No. 105 proposes annual state spending of about 0.1 per cent of GDP on talent initiatives, alongside changes to incentives for skilled professionals.
Laos and Thailand seek progress on trade and border cooperation
Sonexay Siphandone called for practical outcomes as the two countries prepared for a bilateral commission meeting in Luang Prabang on October 2.
- Business & CompaniesIndonesia
IDX and MNC Sekuritas open 23 investment galleries across Indonesia
The simultaneous opening received MURI recognition, while related activities generated 5,938 IDX Mobile subscribers.
- MarketsIndonesia
IDX launches green equity designation for three listed companies
The voluntary scheme uses independent reviews to identify businesses involved in green activities or the transition to a low-carbon economy.
