China’s loan prime rates in Q2 expected to slip
Vice-minister of finance Liao Min said China is looking to reduce and avoid the launch of policy measures that have a significant economic contraction impact.
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Airfares down significantly after intervention by aviation authorities: Malaysian transport minister
“I would like to urge consumers to plan their travel and buy their airline tickets early to benefit from possible lower fares,” he added.
India ready to offer foodgrains to other nations: Modi
Referring to his talk to the US president Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India can offer foodgrains for sending to other countries if WTO rules are relaxed to permit…
Vietnam’s regional minimum wage to be increased by 6 per cent from July 1
This increase is equivalent to a rise of VNĐ180,000-260,000 (US$7.86-11.36), which varies between regions.
Renewable energy, not imported LNG for Bangladesh
As Bangladesh scales up its energy supply, the government faces the choice between doubling down on imported fossil fuels or investing in renewable energy.
De-risking climate investments in energy transition
A novel “climate change investment treaty” could provide protection for investments that are recognized to contribute to climate change mitigation, primarily to the energy…
Indonesia feels pinch of global oil crisis
These developments mark the winding down of government energy price control policies meant to shield Indonesian consumers from the effects of surging oil prices.
Indonesia’s lawmakers to add ride-hailing rules in new law
The proposed amendments would cover matters related to the legal status of ride-hailing as a form of public transportation, among other issues.
India registers 162% growth in EV sales: Transport minister
He also said that the government’s policy is to entertain new research, giving opportunity to new startups to develop the necessary technology for consumers.
The humble grass that made it to high-level Nepal-China talks
Haylage, or grass chopped and packed, is greatly sought after as animal fodder in the highlands on the other side of the Himalaya.