Over 6 million HK residents to get HK$5,000 e-voucher next month
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the voucher program is expected to boost the city’s economy by about 1.7 percent.
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Food security, protecting farmland focus of government: Report
China will also consolidate its achievements in poverty alleviation and implement better systems.
11 million new jobs, improvements for flexibly employed unveiled in report
The Chinese central government will continue to implement its employment-first policy to stabilize the job market in 2022.
Tensions won’t rattle China’s macroeconomic scene: Experts
Geopolitical tensions sparked concerns that tighter oil and food supply could further inflame already elevated global inflation.
China capable of forestalling systemic risks, central bank says
The number of high-risk banks is expected to decline to less than 200 at the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Indonesia’s economy
Indonesia cannot insulate itself from the worldwide inflationary trend because the current inflation is a global phenomenon.
Vietnam PM urges strong economic recovery, normalisation of Covid-19
Economic experts said the country has seen positive signs of economic recovery; with this year’s economic growth forecast at 7.9%.
Ukraine crisis threatens Philippine central bank’s dovish stance
According to a senior economist, 2022 will likely see a new supply shock that would jack up domestic prices.
Labour shortage threatens Vietnam’s tourism recovery
Authorities reported 80-90% of tourism companies closed down or been running at limited capacity for two years, forcing many to leave.
PM Imran launches interest-free loan programme worth Rs407 billion
He said 4.5 million families would benefit from the initiative to help set up small businesses, construct homes and acquire technical education.