BusinessWorld E-paper
February 17, 2023
CONSUMPTION in the Philippines will likely slow down the most among Southeast Asian countries this year, as households struggle with rising prices and interest rates, HSBC Global Research said.
In a note on Thursday, HSBC said inflation remains a key concern among consumers as most policy makers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries are unlikely to implement consumer-friendly measures in battling inflation.
