Indonesia plans new e-commerce rules to limit foreign goods
The government says it wants to create a level playing field.
Economic Affairs
Manila gets massive China loans days before Duterte goes
The sum would be used to build a bridge connecting President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown Davao City with Samal Island.
Malaysia partially lifts chicken ban to allow exports of kampung and black chicken
As of June 14, companies can resume importing live kampung and black chickens, however, the export ban on larger broiler chickens, still remains.
Fertiliser shortage grips Nepal
Parliament tells officials to ensure chemical fertilisers anyhow
Malaysia firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits
The export-reliant Southeast Asian nation, a key link in the global supply chain, relies on millions of foreigners for factory, plantation and service sector jobs shunned by…
Currency peg stable, resilient: Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief
He also said that a key HKMA priority is launching in the second half of the year a pilot trade settlement system.
Japanese Yen falls to 24-year record low
Behind the yen’s dive to a level not seen since 1998 has been Japan’s ultralow interest rates, which have remained low while US interest rates are rising.
Japan edges closer to intervention in yen after rare govt, central bank joint statement
Many market players doubt that G7 member Japan will step in soon to directly prop up the yen, a diplomatically fraught and potentially costly course of action that last occurred…
Drones easing shopping-woes in rural parts of Japan
In May, five municipalities in four prefectures, including Yamanashi Prefecture and Hokkaido, established a special council to promote such services.
Thai durian operators in a prickly spot as the authorities urge industry to grow
With upto 90 per cent of Thailand's durian produce exported to China, industry players are questioning the sustainability of an industry that hinges so heavily on Chinese demand.