Philippines inflation slowed to 2.8% in January
Despite inflation easing back to within the central bank’s target in December last year after hovering above that range for 20 months, the central bank said it deemed it…
Economy
35-year mortgage unlikely to help Indonesian homebuyers: Experts
A longer tenor could allow for smaller, less burdensome monthly payments, but it could also translate to higher interest rates given the bank’s longer period of exposure to loan…
Half of South Korean female elementary school teachers think of quitting
Researchers noted that emotional fatigue appears to have played a considerable role in the increasing number of female teachers wanting to quit, considering that the wage gap…
After seven years of operation, Nepal aims to legalise ride-sharing services
Even with the growing popularity of these services, there have been many instances of harassment. According to the government’s report, ride-hailing companies are increasing in…
Charter change to open Philippines economy? It already is, says expert
According to Sonny Africa, executive director of the think tank Ibon Foundation, the “nationalism” of the present Constitution was “exactly what the economy needed when…
Pakistan federal cabinet approves restructuring of national carrier
According to Radio Pakistan, the federal cabinet — chaired by caretaker PM Kakar in Islamabad — consented to the appointment of a financial advisor for the financial and…
China’s white-collar workers face bonus cuts
According to the report, only 20.2 per cent said they were sure of receiving a year-end bonus, down by 6.7 percentage points from the previous year. About 39.4 per cent were not…
Stable growth forecast for China’s machinery makers this year
Despite the uncertainties caused by weakening global demand and geopolitical tensions, the foreign trade growth of China's machinery industry — a key economic indicator — rose…
China’s trade in services making inroads to world
Acceleration of the global value chain's restructuring has already led to an increased prominence of services segments, such as innovation, finance, logistics, marketing and…
Experts praise China’s efforts to ensure food security
Experts say that China's adoption of a technology-driven approach to bolster more self-sufficiency in recent years will provide a boon not only for China but also for the entire…