Indonesian rice prices hit record high amid delayed harvest, low supply
Prices have continued to increase despite the government’s efforts to flood the market with supplies of medium-grade rice, labeled as stabilization stock, which was procured…
Economic Affairs
Australia to double down on Asean pivot when it hosts March summit
The Australia-Asean Special Summit will be held in Melbourne, presenting an opportunity to lay the foundations of what PM Albanese says is his country’s “economic future” in…
PM Srettha disappointed after unannounced check at Suvarnabhumi Airport
The prime minister said he found that both the arrival and departure procedures were too long.
China drafts new law to help develop private sector
The key focus will be placed on protecting the private companies' property rights and the rights and interests of entrepreneurs in accordance with the law, ensuring their…
Chinese lighter smuggling thrives after Indian ban
The Nepal-India bilateral trade treaty forbids the export of goods imported to Nepal to be exported to India without undertaking any manufacturing activity and vice versa. But,…
62% young women not in employment, education
Experts think the tendency among young women to move to non-wage jobs and their higher rate of dropouts in the post-pandemic period have been the main factors for the spike in…
Overhaul Shunto wage talks to overcome Japan’s ‘lost 30 Years’
Although it was an effective framework during the postwar era of rapid growth, it has not functioned well since the 1990s, notes the writer.
Bangladesh govt’s move fails to stop price hike ahead of Ramadan
According to the data from Trading Corporation of Bangladesh, the costs of chickpeas, lentils, onions, broiler chicken, and farm eggs saw a spike over the past month.
Fitch, Moody’s raise concerns about fiscal policy under Prabowo leadership
Analysts warn that sudden increase in government spending to swiftly fulfil all of Prabowo’s promises could breach the budget deficit cap, which is set by law at 3 percent of…
Hong Kong banks to see a bumpier year amid economic uncertainties
A tapestry of challenges confronting the nation’s economy has cast a long shadow over the banking sector.