Investree Thailand, a financial technology company, reported a 200% business growth in the first quarter of 2023 as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) turn to crowdfunding due to the tight bank lending criteria.

Experts are urging Vietnamese firms to quickly prepare for the global shift towards net zero emissions in order to remain competitive.

According to a report by the of Federation Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco), Thailand's top three banks have the highest combined non-performing loans (NPLs) in Southeast Asia, totalling over US$9.6 billion.