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  3. ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (Page 143)

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

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Inflation in South Korea 2nd highest in region: IMF

The International Monetary Fund said inflation would hit 4% this year, second behind only New Zealand, in partly due to the war in Ukraine.

  • Published: April 25, 202212:43 pm
  • Author Choi Si-young
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Indonesia to ban exports of cooking oil, ingredients

President Joko Widodo said in a video statement that the ban would last for an “unspecified time” but be continuously evaluated.

  • Published: April 25, 20229:40 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Cambodian poverty rate rises to 17% due to Covid pandemic

A major factor was the restrictions imposed by the international community on Cambodia’s textile and agriculture sectors.

  • Published: April 22, 20221:20 pm
  • Author Ry Sochan
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Indonesia’s AGO blames corruption for cooking oil scarcity

A Foreign Trade Director General had allegedly issued export permits illegally for palm oil producers leading to a scarcity of cooking oil.

  • Published: April 22, 202211:21 am
  • Author May
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Pakistan finance minister leaves for US to meet IMF officials

He also said the government would ensure fiscal discipline to restore the programme, with no extra burden would be put on the people.

  • Published: April 22, 20229:26 am
  • Author Dawn
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Hong Kong joining RCEP to boost global trade: Expert

At present, the total trade volume between Hong Kong and RCEP economies accounts for 60% of the total volume external trade.

  • Published: April 22, 20229:18 am
  • Author Ao Yulu
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Hong Kong’s jobless rate rises to 5%

Nearly all major economic sectors saw an increase in both the unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) and underemployment rate.

  • Published: April 22, 20224:00 am
  • Author Wang Zhan
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Japan govt preparing additional cash handouts for low-income households

The latest handout, amounting to ¥100,000 (US$780) will cover households that were newly exempted from resident tax from fiscal 2022.

  • Published: April 21, 20222:44 pm
  • Author The Japan News
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South Korea’s longest serving fiscal chief to retire amid mixed reviews

While some say that Hong Nam-ki has uplifted the economy, critics argue he has taken the lead in reckless use of taxpayers’ money despite mounting government debt.

  • Published: April 21, 20222:41 pm
  • Author Kim Yon-se
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Traditional Indonesian crackers to cost more as inflation continues to bite

Jakarta, like many cities across Indonesia, has seen price hikes in a raft of staple foods this year due to various external factors.

  • Published: April 21, 20229:41 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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