Car loan interest rates in S’pore rise to average of 2.28% after US Fed’s biggest rate hike in 22 years
In the past two years, car loan interest rates have generally not breached the 2 per cent mark.
Economy
Digital strategy centers eyed to support Japan’s fisheries industry
The government aims to revitalize the sector by promoting digitization, which will improve operational efficiency, strengthen production areas’ brand power, and increase the…
Corporate South Korea bracing for Biden’s state visit
Even though full details of his itinerary still remain under wraps, expectations are already high for his possible meeting with local business leaders.
South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol calls for bipartisanship in economy, security
Introducing the 59.4 trillion won ($46.2 billion) supplementary budget plan, Yoon requested lawmakers to pass the bill as early as possible to stabilise peoples’ livelihoods.
China’s economic slowdown temporary: National Bureau of Statistics
China's economy is likely to rebound gradually with the government's effective measures to contain COVID-19 outbreaks and step up policy support, NBS said.
New industries in China offer opportunities for disabled people
Industries such as live streaming, short video shooting, and jewelry processing have helped disabled people find new ways to make a living through flexible employment.
EU: Ukraine crisis to slash eurozone growth, boost inflation
The forecast is the first comprehensive estimate of the economic cost of the conflict in its neighbor for the euro zone and the wider 27-nation EU.
Food sellers and bakeries struggling to keep prices low amid growing costs
Prices of raw materials such as cooking oil have spiked, and other costs, such as manpower or utility bills, have also risen significantly.
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, says PM
He also said the country urgently needed $75 million in foreign exchange to pay for essential imports.
Philippines’ debt now 63.5 percent of GDP
The elevated debt-to-GDP level could put the country’s investment-grade credit ratings at risk, while putting pressure on the government’s narrower fiscal space.