Smell of success: PH durian soon exported to China
“They successfully completed the risk assessment of the orchard harvesting, fruit packaging, pest monitoring”, among other evaluations, reported the Chinese Ambassador.
Economy
Protesters call on Indonesian government to reverse fuel price hike
Thousands of police were deployed across Jakarta, many guarding gas stations, fearing those could become targets of mounting anger.
Vietnam’s instant noodle consumption growing 20 per cent annually
Vietnam had passed South Korea to lead the consumption per capita of instant noodles in the world in 2021, according to the World Instant Noodles Association.
South Korea to see trade deficit for time being: Bank of Korea
Higher prices of energy and petroleum products accounted for 78 per cent of this year’s trade deficit so far, according to the central bank.
Glitter or gold? Indonesia’s glowing economic outlook put to test after fuel price hikes
The move to slash fuel subsidies is an opportunity for the government to prove the glow of the country's economy is not skin-deep.
Rupee has held its own despite sharp depreciation in other currencies: RBI governor
He further indicated that the central bank’s monetary policy, going forward, will be “watchful, nimble-footed and calibrated”.
4 of 5 chip experts say Korea faces ‘worst crisis’ in decade
Combined with industrywide risks, the increasing competition posed by Chinese entities is stoking fears of a downturn that could last more than two years.
Lao leader calls on Lao, Vietnamese people to nurture special relationship
The two countries should continue to implement agreements and contribute to realising goals set by the two sides, especially in economic cooperation, President Sisoulith of Laos…
Sustainable rice project lifts incomes of smallholder farmers in Thailand
19,000 farmers saw incomes increase by over 20 per cent through successful public-private partnerships.
China’s services sector continues to recover
A senior economist said the economy is slowly recovering from a widespread outbreak of Covid-19 in the first half of the year, though it remains under pressure.