Indonesia’s fertiliser price dropping but supply gap persists
President Joko Widodo drew attention to the fertiliser deficit when he explained earlier this month that local producers had failed to meet domestic demand amounting to 13 million…
Economy
Cambodian agri exports rise 7.8% to 8.6 million tonnes
The uptick in agricultural exports is indicative of improvements across the underlying supply chains, including cultivation.
Malaysians tighten belts during Ramadan as food prices continue to rise
With high prices squeezing people’s purchasing power, economic experts say consumers tend to be more cautious in spending, especially when there is no corresponding rise in…
Current tax model not sustainable: Malaysian deputy finance minister
Titiwangsa MP Johari had earlier pointed out that many countries in the Asean region had higher tax revenues compared to Malaysia.
HK chief exec John Lee attends Boao Forum for Asia annual conference
Noting that Hong Kong is pressing ahead to seek accession to the RCEP, he expressed great gratitude to China for its continuous support of Hong Kong's application to join the…
Call for youth’s role in showcasing India’s heritage during G-20 meet
Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh noted that hundreds of opportunities have been created for the youth of the country for their skill development.
Potential for Singapore and Guangdong to deepen cooperation: PM Lee
Guangdong will continue to look to Singapore for ideas on urban planning, economic development, and in the manufacturing industry, among others.
Indicators track Indonesia’s successful journey to achieving SDGs
Indonesia's gathered data was the main tool for measuring the actions the country's officials at the regional and village level had taken.
Market performance in China on the rise, Covid-19 fading
The implications of Covid-19 has faded away in China and the willingness of businesses to expand will gradually increase, said an expert.
Slower economic growth in Nepal expected this year: Central bank governor
Nepal’s construction sector demand has slowed to a crawl and it could deal a crushing blow to the country’s overall economic performance.