Indonesia mulls ‘vaccine lane’ to further bypass quarantine restrictions
During a regional summit last week, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said six Asean countries were working together in subregional groups to set up the VTL
RCEP harmful to Philippine food producers, groups say
Senate asked to hold the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement
Setting EV tax rate first step towards Thailand’s ‘net zero’ dreams
The Finance Ministry has called for a tax rate for electric vehicles (EVs) soon, as part of Thailand’s dream to achieve zero emissions by 2065.
Mental health a silent pandemic
Although Bhutan’s health system has come a long way over the years, there is much to be done, particularly in the areas concerning mental health.
RCEP on track to come into force on Jan 1, 2022
The wait is on for four Asean countries and South Korea to ratify the agreement, that will become the world's biggest trade pact by GDP
UAE to invest massive $32.7b in Indonesia
Investments were among the bevy of gifts showered on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as he visited the United Arab Emirates
Bank Negara expected to tighten monetary policy in second half of 2022
Moody’s Analytics expects Bank Negara Malaysia to pull the trigger on a rate hike, as Malaysia’s economic outlook is looking brighter going into 2022.
India’s trade unions threaten nationwide strike
National trade unions are on a warpath against the Government for its refusal to consider their views on economic issues
Smoother payments to boost Singles Day
The Nov 11 shopping gala features steep discounts and alluring promotions
Taiwan to implement points system for migrant worker entry
Migrant workers from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines will be allowed into Taiwan as part of the first stage