Deal with Adani: Bangladesh directed to conduct inquiry, form committee
In the full text, the High Court bench directed the government to enquire into the process of the deal and to submit a report in 60 days.
Economic Affairs
Thailand losing battle for Japanese investment: Lessons from Vietnam
With rising wages, an ageing workforce, and skill mismatches, Thailand must act swiftly to reclaim its status as a top FDI hub in Southeast Asia.
Weddings in India to generate US$71 billion revenue in Nov, Dec: Report
The bustling wedding market is set to have a ripple effect across various sectors, including jewellery, retail, hotels, and automobiles, as families indulge in extravagant…
Singapore core inflation drops to 2.1% in October, lowest in almost three years
Core inflation, which strips out private transport and accommodation costs to better reflect the expenses of households here, fell to 2.1 per cent year on year, from 2.8 per cent…
ASEAN stock exchanges to work on centralised ESG data infrastructure
This is to enable accurate, efficient, and standardisation of ESG data collection, analysis and reporting, towards promoting sustainable investment in the region.
What are the Adani indictments, and how do they affect Singapore’s financial sector?
US prosecutors alleged that Gautam Adani and seven others, including his nephew, promised to pay bribes to Indian government officials to win solar energy contracts. The bribes…
Is Trump’s latest tariff threat on China the first step towards another trade war?
In the meantime – especially with US President Joe Biden deciding not to lift these import taxes – Chinese sellers have been diversifying their export destinations, and 10 per…
Why South Korean refiners are reluctant to import US oil despite Trump’s energy push
Industry watchers here say Trump’s new energy policy is expected to result in a decline in international oil prices and stabilize long-term demand.
Most Asian markets drop, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warning
The former and next president said on his Truth Social account that he would hammer the United States' largest trading partners in response to the illegal drug trade and…
Shift in fiscal policy: The Korea Herald
President Yoon’s comments, which directly mention a shift in economic policy, are now interpreted as a sign that the government may pivot to active fiscal spending and push for…