Gold has not lost its lustre in Malaysia
A jeweller interviewed said the war in Ukraine did have an impact on the industry, but people would always be able to make money out of gold.
Economic Affairs
Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure ‘to remain secure during pandemic’
Experts says the fifth wave of Omicron outbreak is a short-term threat to the Hong Kong economy, but it will not affect the city’s financial infrastructure.
Price control of key commodities a top priority for Vietnam government
The deputy PM said there was no plan to increase prices for key commodities under the government's price control scheme and administrative fees for the time being.
Indian govt monitoring global energy markets following Ukraine crisis: Minister
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli said the government is ready to take all appropriate action, as deemed fit, for mitigating market volatility.
Ukraine war may bring windfall to Indonesia’s trade balance
Indonesia’s top exports include crude palm oil (CPO), coal and metals like aluminum, copper and nickel, all of which have seen price surges in the weeks following Russia's…
Thailand’s regional trade up 9.49% in Jan despite China’s zero-Covid policy
Total trade with neighbouring countries, including cross-border trade in January came in at 141.07 billion baht, up 9.49 per cent year on year, the Commerce Ministry reported.
Vietnam top investment destinations for industrial real estate: Experts
The establishment of new industrial zones and key industrial projects beginning operations early this year augur well for the sector.
High growth, higher inflation, higher interest rates on the cards for Philippines
Aside from oil prices, climate change and typhoons could likely exert more pressure on the country’s inflation rate.
China has potential in structural drivers of growth: Political adviser
Urbanization and digital economy are expected to generate new room for growth in the next 10 to 15 years.
China’s CPI growth likely to be reasonable in 2022: Experts
Experts say the country needs to be wary of imported inflation risks, and rising global commodity prices due to supply fears.