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New World Bank report highlights rise in Pakistan’s poverty rate, calls for people-centred reforms

The report says this is largely owing to compounding shocks — including COVID-19, inflation, floods, and macroeconomic stress — but also because the consumption-driven growth…

  • Published: September 24, 20258:20 am
  • Author Amin Ahmed
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Thai tourism hit by strong baht, losing 17% revenue as trips costlier than Japan, Vietnam

When foreign travellers exchange their money for baht, they receive less, making hotel rooms, food, and entry fees appear more expensive.

  • Published: September 24, 20258:10 am
  • Author The Nation
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Thai corn importers required to show proof of no-burning farming from next year

The Department of Foreign Trade announced that corn importers will be required to provide evidence that the crops are produced without burning harvest leftovers. Thailand produces…

  • Published: September 23, 20251:51 pm
  • Author The Nation
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South Korea needs US swap to mitigate risks from US$350bil demand: President Lee

The initial agreement lacked specific details on how the $350 billion investment would be handled, leaving Seoul and Washington at odds. The US has been pressing for more upfront…

  • Published: September 23, 20251:49 pm
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Why is gold hitting record highs in Bangladesh?

Industry insiders attribute the surge primarily to the international bullion market.

  • Published: September 23, 20258:50 am
  • Author Sukanta Halder
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Cheaper RON95 fuel for Malaysians starts Sept 30

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysians with a MyKad and valid driving licence will enjoy 300 litres of subsidised RON95 per month at the price of…

  • Published: September 23, 20258:10 am
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Singapore’s home loan growth continues uptrend, but analysts see no sign of financial stress

Uncertainties like US tariffs pose risks; however, economic growth and falling interest rates should support debt-servicing capacity for now.

  • Published: September 23, 20258:00 am
  • Author Chor Khieng Yuit
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China-Malaysia ‘Twin Parks’ model to be expanded

Established 12 years ago, the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Pahang state and the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have…

  • Published: September 22, 202512:14 pm
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SGX launches two new indexes to boost investor demand and interest in Singapore stock market

These indices aim to boost investor interest and market liquidity by tracking companies with a minimum $100,000 median daily traded value and $100 million market cap.

  • Published: September 22, 202511:59 am
  • Author Benjamin Lim
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Pakistan poised to meet IMF targets

The IMF team is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Sept 25 to review the country’s performance under the $7 billion EFF arrangement, covering the first half of 2025. The review will…

  • Published: September 22, 202511:53 am
  • Author Shahid Iqbal

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