India’s transshipment decision ‘unfortunate, unnecessary’
A former World Bank lead economist says India did not follow protocols or etiquette.
Economic Affairs
Slower growth expected for Malaysian economy
If global macroeconomic conditions continue to worsen, Bank Negara may be forced to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy.
Widespread support for plans for new Tonle Sap, Mekong ports in Cambodia
An April 8 inter-ministerial meeting was held to discuss the construction of the ports, with the attendees noting that they would boost economic activities and promote tourism,…
March inflation remains below Bank Indonesia target despite end of electricity discount, Idul Fitri
The country’s headline inflation hovered at 1.03 percent year-on-year in March.
Trade war intensifies: The Korea Herald
For South Korea, it would be difficult to make retaliatory responses like China and the European Union. The country cannot but attempt to negotiate with the Trump government.
Nepal’s invisible poverty
While Nepal’s poverty rate is rapidly declining on paper, the deeper realities remain hidden.
US tariff impositions: Thorn in the side or blessing in disguise?
Although not entirely disheartening, the tariff makes it clear that Bangladesh must act fast to reduce the bilateral trade deficit. Enhancing efficiencies could help regain…
Jakarta stocks dive after holiday break, triggering trading pause
Just before trading resumed after the holiday break, the local bourse adapted its circuit breaker rules, first introduced during the COVID-19 crisis, to better accommodate current…
South Korean won closes at 16-year low amid US-China trade war
Investors are ditching risk assets, including the Korean won, as conflict between the world's two biggest economies looms.
South Korean stocks slumped on April 7 as renewed US tariff threats rattled markets
The selloff came as fears of a global trade war escalated, after the US last week unveiled sweeping “reciprocal tariffs,” including a 25 per cent levy on South Korean imports.…