China’s central bank conducts 300 billion yuan of reverse repos
The move aims to keep month-end liquidity in the banking system stable, the central bank said.
Economic Affairs
Apec ‘not affected’ by Russia-Ukraine conflict, insists Thailand
Sanctions on Russia come at an awkward time for Thailand which holds the chair, but foreign ministry officials said the crisis will not affect Apec.
More volatility expected as markets respond to Ukraine crisis
The crisis in Eastern Europe is by no means over and markets will remain extremely volatile this week.
Bank of Korea freezes key rate, announces decade-high inflation outlook
The BOK said that that consumer price inflation has recently remained high in the mid- to upper-3 percent range.
China’s sharing economy grows 9.2% in 2021: Report
The report said in 2021, the country saw a faster reshape in the sharing economy market where growing competition was seen.
Petroleum prices rise to record levels in Nepal in the wake of Ukraine crisis
With Russia seemingly poised to lunge at Ukraine, a jittery oil market responded by pushing up crude prices to the highest level since 2014, reaching nearly $100 per barrel on…
Bigger tax and fee cuts in pipeline in China
China's finance minister Liu Kun has said the government will carry out tax and fee cuts of a more sizable scale, to generate greater sense of gains for market players.
Thailand’s first international air show cleared for take-off
It will be held at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong in 2027 to promote the country as an Asean aviation hub and provide the Eastern Economic Corridor with a fillip.
Viet Nam could become emerging market with KRX stock trading system
The KRX trading system, provided by South Korea’s bourse operator, the Korea Exchange (KRX), can handle 3-5 million orders per day.
Thai Minister rules out ending 300 baht landing fee for foreigners
The fee would be used to buy insurance for foreign travellers and contribute to the tourism development fund, he said.