Economic recovery high on agenda as China’s annual parliamentary session meets this weekend
This comes at a challenging time for China, which last year saw its worst economic performance since the 1970s.
Economy
Japan to end pandemic-linked job subsidy measures
Under the measures, the cumulative amount of employment adjustment subsidies has exceeded ¥6.3 trillion, putting pressure on the government’s fiscal situation.
All hands on deck needed to beat poverty
Failure to manage the basic necessities for survival has driven numerous poor families to leave the capital city and other urban areas and relocate to their village homes.
Put efforts into enriching regional areas through spending by foreign visitors
Now that it seems the pandemic is being mitigated and the number of visitors to Japan has begun to recover, it is important to take advantage of this opportunity to increase…
China launches campaign to help college grads find jobs this spring
Universities are being encouraged to invite more companies to job fairs on campuses, hold livestreaming activities promoting jobs, among others.
E-commerce aids Chinese brands in gaining more popularity
These platforms have played a vital role in stabilising the nation's foreign trade and economic growth amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Anticipating the impacts of returning twin deficits to Indonesia
Twin deficit refers to a situation in an economy where a country experiences both a budget deficit and a current account deficit at the same time.
Philippine inflation yet to peak; Feb high pegged at 9.3%
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said that next year’s budget will continue to provide for the near-term and long-term interventions for the same purpose, to help the…
Bangladesh hikes electricity prices again by 5%
The hike in electricity comes in line with the commitment made to the International Monetary Fund for a $4.7 billion loan programme.
State Bank of Pakistan moves forward monetary policy meeting to March 2; rate hike imminent
Initially scheduled for March 16, market participants in a recent treasury bill auction are expecting at least a 200 basis points increase in the central bank’s policy rate.