Philippine 2022 budget deficit shrinks on strong revenue growth
The full-year's revenue exceeded the government's target of P3.3 trillion by P241.4 billion or 7.3 percent.
Economy
Vietnam becomes Norway’s largest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia
The total import output of seafood was about 50,000 tonnes last year.
Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand struggle as economy slowing
A Thai official said in early 2023, many factories in Thailand were shut down, which resulted in the dismissal of Cambodian workers.
How emerging economies are reshaping the international financial system
The ascent of several emerging economies has seen their contributions to the multilateral finance system that supports development rise significantly.
Improving digital competitiveness key to Indonesia’s sustainability
Improving digital competitiveness and closing the gap among provinces is essential for the country's economic and environmental sustainability.
Indonesian palm oil at critical juncture: To thrive or dive?
Despite the policy uncertainty over the past two years and escalating negative campaign by the European Union and many green NGOs, the palm oil industry has proven its resilience.
‘Eating less, travelling less’: How Pakistanis are coping with sky-high inflation
With weekly inflation surging above 40 per cent, millions of Pakistanis have found their purchasing power further eroded, with many struggling to cover even the most basic…
Indonesia’s inflation accelerates to 5.47% in February
Despite the increase, however, annual inflation remains in the range of Bank Indonesia’s (BI) projection, and on a monthly basis, inflation actually eased slightly.
Malaysia’s vegetable prices set to soar again due to wet weather
Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations president Lim Ser Kwee said the sudden and continuous heavy rains had damaged over 1,000 tonnes of vegetables at farms in the southern…
De-risking global economy high on G-20 meeting agenda
Other issues likely to be discussed include the slowing economy, rising inflation, declining demand for goods and services, and rising prices for fuel, food and fertilizers.