Eastern Bhutan farmers worry over declining auction price for potatoes
The potato price in Samdrupjongkhar is determined by potato production in the neighbouring Indian states, the cost of potato at cold storage, and consumer demand. Officials…
Economic Affairs
Vietnamese PM Chinh arrives in China for World Economic Forum meeting
PM Chinh will deliver speeches, co-chair a dialogue with leaders of WEF’s corporations with WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab, chair a forum with innovative…
Thailand ranked the sixth best MICE destination in Asia Pacific
Thailand is ranked sixth in the Asia Pacific region in the 2023 Country and City Rankings by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), up from seventh in 2022.…
Shanghai eyes bigger role in settling global financial disputes
To promote the opening-up of the financial system at a higher level, Shanghai courts will create more exemplary foreign-related financial cases and cultivate more talent in…
Government to provide energy subsidies for August to October: PM Kishida
Noting that wage increases of more than 5% were achieved in this year’s spring wage negotiations, PM Kishida stressed the need to solidify the signs indicating a transition to a…
Daily monitoring ensures fair pricing for essential commodities in Myanmar
Officials have mentioned that there have been no recent incidents of overcharging for drugs. Regarding palm oil, he noted that measures will be taken against sellers not adhering…
Don’t expect drastic economic reforms at China’s delayed party conclave: Analysts
China is likely to keep its current prescription, including accelerating the drive towards technological self-sufficiency and industrial upgrading, while addressing persistent…
Summer Davos in Dalian, China gets ready for the big day
The 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, is set to take place in Dalian, Liaoning province, from June 25 to 27.
Japan Cabinet approves 3 key economic plans for stability amid population decline, deflation
The government noted that real GDP growth of more than 1% is needed to make the economy, public finances, and social security sustainable in the 2030s and beyond, when the…
Both inbound, outbound FDIs drop for Bangladesh
The inflow of FDI to Bangladesh stood at US$3 billion last year, down nearly 14 per cent year-on-year from US$3.48 billion a year ago. Still, last year's receipts were the…