Ukraine crisis moves geopolitics to front of business agenda: Edelman survey
95 per cent of respondents said they expected businesses to act in response to an unprovoked invasion.
Economic Affairs
Cambodia’s Jan-May fisheries exports reach nearly $39 million
According to a preliminary report, freshwater and marine fisheries exports totalled 1,291 tonnes in the January-May period, falling by 172 tonnes or 11.75 per cent year-on-year.
Economic storm looming, biz and govt leaders warn in Davos
The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth outlook for the second time this year, citing the conflict in Ukraine and singling out inflation as a "clear and present…
Indonesia’s policy uncertainty hampers resumption of palm oil exports
The world's biggest palm oil producer had halted exports of the commodity from April 28 in an attempt to bring down soaring local prices of cooking oil, rattling global edible oil…
Bangladesh taka weakens further
As the shortage of the greenback has already created an instability in the forex market, the central bank has been trying to bring back discipline by depreciating the local…
Korea to build reciprocal supply chain for chips, batteries in Indo-Pacific
“The launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a first step in demonstrating the will of solidarity in a rapidly changing economic environment,” President Yoon said.
Unified domestic market is the world’s delight
Experts says a unified domestic market featuring efficient production to consumption practice is conducive to boosting China's supply chains in the global arena
Malaysia’s cabinet to discuss high cost of living, chicken supply
The Malaysian PM also said the government would also look at abolishing other Approved Permits to address the issues of food supply and prices.
South-east Asia seen growing way out of gloom
The reopening of borders may have provided relief to the region's travel and tourism industry－among those worst hit by lockdowns and movement restrictions.
Hong Kong’s jobless rate jumps to 5.4%, highest since mid-2021
The underemployment rate also increased to 3.8 percent during the period.