Thai Jan factory output shrinks for 16th month, auto production drags
BANGKOK: Thailand's manufacturing production extended declines for the 16th month in January, the industry ministry said on Thursday, as a…
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Prabowo eyes former bankers for Indonesia finance minister role
Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto is setting his sights on former bankers to find his finance minister, as he seeks technocrats who…
Malaysia’s economy expected to improve in near term – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy is expected to improve in the near term, supported by resilient domestic demand and stable labour market…
BoJ needs to conduct hike without drama
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) should nimbly end its negative interest rate policy with minimum fuss, according to an economics…
Vietnam invests over US$3.7bil in Development Triangle provinces
Vietnam has invested over US$3.7bil in 110 projects in the Laos and Cambodian provinces located in the three countries’ Development…
Vietnam plans to introduce union reform to avert trade upheavals
Vietnam is expected to ratify this year the United Nations (UN) convention for the free establishment of trade unions, UN…
Inflation in UK shops falls to lowest level in nearly two years
Inflation in British stores slowed to the lowest level since March 2022, signalling further respite for households as retailers doubled…
Financial draft paves way for transition to Prabowo
The administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo looks set to accommodate the policies expected of the next government in its…
Heng: Reasons to be upbeat about prospects
It will be harder for Singapore to achieve economic growth in the coming years as it comes up against internal…