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PTI calls on IMF to link grant of financial facility with ‘good governance’

However, the party’s move was met with severe criticism from political forces, with rivals PML-N and PPP saying such a letter would be akin to inviting foreign intervention in…

  • Published: February 29, 20249:15 am
  • Author Abdullah Momand
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Japanese stock prices remain weak despite growth

The recent rise in Japanese stock prices is due mainly to foreign investment and the depreciation of the yen. In order for Japan to achieve substantial growth, it is essential to…

  • Published: February 28, 20241:46 pm
  • Author Daisuke Ichikawa
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Bangladesh plans to send 6 million manpower abroad in 5 years: State minister

The measures include signing of memorandum of understanding or agreement with 17 countries on sending manpower.

  • Published: February 28, 20241:45 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Malaysia in sweet spot for prolonged bull market

According to experts, the improved external development, the expected rebound in China’s economy, coupled with cheap stocks and ringgit valuations puts Malaysia in the position…

  • Published: February 28, 20241:44 pm
  • Author The Star
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  • COMBATING INFLATION
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Subsidies, social aid to stretch Indonesia’s budget deficit close to limit

Speaking to reporters, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the 2024 budget deficit was now seen at 2.8 per cent to GDP. That is far above the figure of 2.3 per…

  • Published: February 28, 202411:57 am
  • Author Deni Ghifari
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120,000 Philippine garment workers at risk over pay hike

Aside from the job losses this year, data presented also showed that their export revenues for apparel, leather goods and footwear were also expected to decline by 11 per cent.

  • Published: February 28, 202411:56 am
  • Author Alden M. Monzon
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Hefty power bill to weigh on consumers in Bangladesh

"The initiative of bringing the entire country into the electricity network is praiseworthy. But consumers are bearing the brunt of many wrong choices, like over capacity," an…

  • Published: February 28, 202411:55 am
  • Author Rejaul Karim Byron
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More Malaysians opting for gig work, raising fears of skilled worker shortage

The record numbers, representing more than 17 per cent of the country’s workforce, are a marked 25 per cent rise from the 2.4 million self-employed workers recorded in 2021.

  • Published: February 28, 202410:50 am
  • Author Zunaira Saieed
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University ranking hierarchy leads to wage gap later in life: Study

Researchers also found that the income disparity peaked at 40-44, with some graduates making 51 percent more than their counterparts who scored lower for their college exams.

  • Published: February 28, 202410:48 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Indonesia hikes rice import quota by 1.6m tonnes to bolster reserves

While acknowledging the current imbalance in the price of rice for consumers and producers, an official underlined that the government was prepared to respond to price…

  • Published: February 28, 202410:44 am
  • Author Ruth Dea Juwita

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