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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.
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- 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.
- Trade & PolicyThailand
Thailand confident of meeting 2028 OECD membership goal
Anutin reported positive feedback from OECD chief Mathias Cormann, although entry depends on technical reviews and unanimous backing from members.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia and Russia target year-end completion of FTA procedures
Ratification of the Indonesia–Eurasian Economic Union trade pact is in its final stage, with both countries seeking to finish administrative steps before the end of 2026.
