RCEP set to boost recovery, multilateralism: Experts
It is widely expected the pact will provide an all-around boost to regional economic growth and global free trade.
Exports in South Korea’s free trade zones hit all-time high
Outbound shipments came to $10.94 billion, surpassing the $10 billion mark for the first time ever, according to Ministry of Trade data.
Philippines youth, women, jobless worst hit by anxiety
The analysis also linked a person’s mental health state to their perceived confidence in the government and public health-care system.
9 out of 10 Korean firms ‘not ready’ for supply chain risks: Survey
The survey also showed that 67 percent of the companies suffered damages due to supply chain risks last year.
Cambodia, Thailand say ‘no easy fix’ for Myanmar crisis
Both sides agreed that the crisis could not be resolved immediately and that a solution to the conflict must be led by Myanmar itself.
IMF lauds Hong Kong’s financial system, forecasts 2022 growth at 3%
The IMF also noted that Hong Kong's economy has recovered strongly with the support of swift and bold policy responses.
S’pore PM Lee, Indonesia President Jokowi to meet in Bintan
Singapore has been the largest foreign investor in Indonesia since 2014, with investments totalling US$9.8 billion (S$13.2 billion) in 2020.
Tale of Mumbai’s rising trend of air pollution
A new analysis of regional air pollution levels has shown that proximity to the sea has not helped in containing the increasing air pollution.
Japan swings to trade deficit in 2021
In 2021, exports grew 21.5% from the previous year to ¥83,093.1 billion, the second-highest level following ¥83,931.4 billion marked in 2007.
UNSC fails to agree on imposing UN sanctions on North Koreans
The UNSC held a closed-door meeting on a spate of ballistic missile tests by North Korea at the request of several member countries.