Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Asian economy. They
make up more than 98% of all Asian businesses that provide two out of three private sector …

Difficulty in accessing finance is one of the critical factors constraining the development of
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given their importance for national economies …

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Asian economy. They
make up more than 96% of all Asian businesses, providing two out of three private-sector …

In Asia, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for the major share of
employment and dominate domestic economies, yet providing these companies with access …

The expansion of green renewable energy has been very limited in all the Asian countries,
despite their various differences. The contributing factors are numerous, but, the financial …

The main obstacle to the development of Renewable Energy (RE) projects is lack of access
to finance. Electricity tariff is often regulated by the government, hence, to increase the …

Trade credit has grown rapidly and become an effective tool to incentivize suppliers to
increase sales and profits in supply chain management. However, granting trade credit also …

Before the Doi Moi reforms in 1986, Viet Nam's economy was devastated by 30 years of
warfare with two major military powers, France and the US, ending in 1975. In the …

Credit-risk models that are designed for general application across sectors may not be
suitable for the construction industry, which has unique characteristics and financial risks …

A credit guarantee scheme is a method for promoting lending to small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) by formal financial institutions. It reduces information asymmetry and …