GDP growth is strong, but public debt levels high. Yet, it is corporate debt levels which may be the issue
Latest articles from Peter Janssen
Vietnam’s economy takes a double hit
April 28, 2023Peter Janssen explores the challenges facing Vietnam’s domestic environment, including its heavy dependence on exports to the US and tourists from China, as well as rising problems in its real estate sector.
KBank hopes to ride digital take-off in Vietnam
April 27, 2023KBank is taking a mobile-first approach as it expands to Vietnam.
Vietnamese private sector’s slow growth trajectory
April 26, 2023Private enterprise is beginning to develop, but needs more — and different — incentives to flourish and scale up.
Vietnamese banks struggle with property sector downturn
April 25, 2023Emerging problems in the country’s property and bond markets are creating issues for Vietnam’s banking sector, which needs to boost its capitalisation.
High interest rates favour south-east Asian banks
December 23, 2022Across south-east Asia, banks are contending with a wide range of issues and exposures as they look to steer towards profit growth.
Thailand’s economy battered by Covid-19, war and household debt
May 31, 2022Thailand’s economy is exploring foreign investment and infrastructure projects to give it a much-needed boost.
Bank of Thailand deputy governor seeks to balance debts
May 27, 2022The Bank of Thailand’s deputy governor on reducing its sizeable household debt and non-performing loan levels, and returning the banking sector to growth.
Thai banks search for growth in stuttering economy
May 25, 2022When Thailand’s banks were hit with a ratings downgrade, it created uncertainty across the sector. With the country reopening to tourists and the banks exploring new growth models, there is hope of a return to form.
Laos’s big debt raises concerns
February 16, 2022Laos has overcome a number of issues to bring itself into the capital markets, but needs to be wary of taking on a bigger burden than it can handle.