Vietnam's State Bank has reduced its policy rates for the third time this year in an attempt to boost economic growth.

Malaysia’s banking sector is expected to maintain its growth momentum despite a challenging business landscape, with loan growth projected to be between 4% and 5% for the year.

According to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul, in the first quarter of 2023, the employment rate in Thailand increased by 2.4%, with approximately 39.6 million people employed.