Indonesian government expands housing program to higher earners
The Public Housing and Settlements Ministry has introduced a new regulation, slated to be issued on April 21, that grants eligibility for subsidised housing in Greater Jakarta to…
Economic Affairs
Tariff blow sinks South Korean stocks, clouds growth outlook
The plunge comes two days after a sidecar — a five-minute halt on program trading — was activated on Kospi 200 futures on April 7, as the Kospi fell below 2,400.
Concessions awarded for large-scale durian cultivation in Laos
The move could support Laos’ ambition to become a supplier of durian to neighbouring China, where investors are seeking to expand durian plantations in Laos so that more fruit…
Japanese government announces monthly release of stockpiled rice to stabilise prices
In the week starting April 21, the government will accept bids for 100,000 tons of the stockpiled rice in its third auction.
India’s transshipment decision ‘unfortunate, unnecessary’
A former World Bank lead economist says India did not follow protocols or etiquette.
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.