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Volvo CE appoints Que Mekong as Cambodia dealer

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Volvo CE appoints Que Mekong as Cambodia dealer

Infrastructure spending in Cambodia is set to boost demand for Volvo's heavy machinery, parts and service after the Que Mekong deal.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand

Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand

Thai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026

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Wise secures full Thai licences for cross-border wallets

Wise secures full Thai licences for cross-border wallets

Wise wins full Thai licences to launch cross-border wallets and cards, challenging banks in a USD $9.46 billion remittance market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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China investment to continue despite crackdown

China investment to continue despite crackdown

China’s curbs on overseas dealmaking are likely to slow capital deployment, yet demand for global commercial property should remain strong.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017

Government invests in financial literacy education

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Government invests in financial literacy education

Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017