Japan's upcoming foreign worker system is drawing attention to the shortage of Japanese language teachers needed to support workers entering the country.
JCB’s network of about 72 million merchants in roughly 160 countries and territories backs the new Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card launching in Thailand.
Banks, payment providers and regulators are watching consumer-side scam prevention closely. Singapore’s new on-device model adds a layer of protection before transfers happen.
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said interest rate cuts alone cannot resolve structural problems in SME lending, and set out a three-part credit framework instead.