We’re confident about repaying IMF loan: PM Hasina
Amid a worsening economic crisis, Bangladesh has seen a sharp widening of its current account deficit, depreciation of the taka, among others.
Economic Affairs
E-wallet payments grown to be nine times GDP: National Bank of Cambodia
The central bank reported that by end-2022, “the number of registered e-wallet account[s] increased to 19.5 million", with the total number of transactions jumping from 708…
China ‘a key part of value chain’ in Asia-Pacific: Economist
"There is a lot of intermediate goods trade among countries in the Asia-Pacific, and China's share of it has been increasing over time", said the chief economist of Asian…
Hong Kong airport passenger volume soars 24-fold in April
The Airport Authority reported that traffic to and from Southeast Asia, the Chinese mainland, and Japan recorded the most significant increases.
Number of new self-employed businesses in China grows 14.3% in Q1
After Covid, self-employed businesses recovered quickly, playing an important role in smoothing economic microcycles.
China’s music industry sees apparent recovery
The performing arts section reached 11.8 billion yuan in 2021, an increase of 47 percent compared to the number of 2020.
No impact on Thai economy from delay in formation of new government: Arkhom
The Thai economy remains adequately healthy with continuing growth and stability which should help maintain investors' confidence.
KSE-100 sheds over 400 points amid political tension, speculation over IMF deal
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark index opened on a positive note but turned bearish within minutes.
Air travel in Indonesia inching closer to pre-pandemic level
Airlines are confident about the demand trajectory after air travel picked up rapidly, as reflected in increasing passenger numbers, among others.
India’s forex reserves almost touch US$600 billion, hit one-year high
In October 2021, the country’s foreign exchange reserves touched an all-time high of about US$645 billion.