Keyword: "operating costs"

The SMEs Competitiveness Index fell to 45.1 points in the second quarter, down 0.8 points from the previous quarter and remaining below the 50-point threshold that signals a contraction in business conditions.

Most banks will not officially set their annual targets until their shareholder meetings in April, but many bank leaders are optimistic about 2019 with plans to increase profits through cutting operating costs and promoting digital services.