Hong Kong’s Q1 GDP grows 2.7% riding on tourism, demand
Activities expanded notably as consumption sentiment improved with the removal of anti-epidemic measures in both Hong Kong and the mainland.
Economic Affairs
Good governance attracts foreign investors, boosts revenue: PM Anwar
He noted that in the six months that the government has been in power, it has provided the highest amount of aid in the history of the country.
Malaysia intends to explore working with ADB on energy, climate change: Anwar
The meeting between the Malaysian PM and the ADB president also discussed the framework of cooperation agreements with the ADB involving the private sector and small and medium…
Indonesian retailers to maintain sales momentum post-Ramadan
In line with the rising retail sales, consumer confidence also rose in April, according to a Bank Indonesia survey.
‘Show me the money’: Indonesia frustrated with green financing deadlock
At a Group of 20 Summit in Bali last year, Indonesia had received pledges amounting to US$20 billion from developed countries and global private lenders through the Just Energy…
Chinese seeking freedom, security snap up posh homes in post-Covid Thailand
Cooped up in China for three years under Covid-19 curbs, Bian is among a flood of Chinese hunting for property in the southeast Asian nation.
Bangladesh PM offers economic zone to Bhutan for mutual benefits
Sheikh Hasina made the offer when the Bhutanese king said they wanted to build an administrative economic zone in his country.
China’s forex reserves hit 14-month high
The amount has marked the highest level for China since February 2022, when the reading came in at $3.2138 trillion.
Indonesia economic growth keeps pace ahead of expected slowdown
The continued growth was driven by household spending, metal and mineral exports, and returning tourists.
Bangladesh lags behind rivals in diversifying exports: Report
Although there has been a tendency toward diversification in recent years, concentration was still higher in 2020 than in the early 2000s.