Transport sector to gain from China tourist arrivals
AmInvestment Bank Bhd maintains its “overweight” call on the transport and logistics sector on expectations the Chinese New Year and…
Category: Economy
Singapore’s Q4 economy grows slower than first estimates
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy grew slower than initial estimates in the fourth quarter of last year, on downward revisions in construction and…
South Korea price pressures poised to ease
South Korea’s state-run think tank says inflation is expected to cool at a faster pace this year than previously projected…
Yen’s fall foils BoJ’s decision on rate hike
The yen’s rapid fall past 150 against the dollar adds a further complication for the Bank of Japan (BoJ) as…
World’s first sovereign transition bonds debut in Tokyo
In a world first, Japan auctioned sovereign climate transition bonds yesterday although the bonds met with slightly weaker-than-expected demand.
US inflation rises in blow to Fed rate-cut hopes
US consumer prices jumped at the start of the year, stalling recent disinflation progress and likely delaying any US Federal…
S. Korea’s dollar bond deals rise to record US$15bil
South Korean companies have issued a record volume of dollar bonds so far this year, as they lock in funding…
Australia’s biggest bank warns of economic downside as profit dips
SYDNEY: Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Wednesday warned of downside economic risks building in Australia from continued high interest rates…
Vietnamese SMEs thrive on Amazon platform
Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly leveraging the Amazon platform not only to boost product sales but also…