Temasek portfolio surges to record high, driven by Singapore investments
One of the world's top investors, Singaporean state holding company Temasek said in its annual review that it had invested $61 billion in the year ended March 31, 2022.
Economy
Higher-than expected GDP outlook for Malaysia despite inflation
For Malaysia, inflation has been averaging at almost 3 per cent year-on-year with food prices being the main factor for its rise.
Hong Kong civil servants’ pay to rise 2.5%
The Chief Executive-in-Council approved the pay hike after considering staff’s response to the pay offers, state of the economy, government's fiscal position, among others.
Upgrades help goji berries lift people out of poverty in Ningxia
As a pillar industry, the output value of the sector has reached 12 billion yuan while the regional brand is worth 19 billion yuan.
Bongbong Marcos urged to revive Marcos Sr’s oil price stabilization fund
Recently, activist groups have also called for the suspension of taxes on oil products to alleviate the suffering of the poor due to high fuel prices.
Inflation rising but S’pore economy not at risk of overheating: Experts
The Ministry of Trade and Industry now says that the economy will likely grow within the lower half of its 3 to 5 per cent forecast range for 2022.
Value of Cambodia’s Jan-Jun rice exports surge over 19% on-year
China was the biggest buyer of Cambodian milled rice, at 168,280 tonnes, representing a 17.44 per cent year-on-year increase.
What makes Bangladesh 7th saddest nation in the world?
The writer says Bangladeshis are not thriving, not even struggling, but are suffering.
Indonesia calls for Russian, Ukrainian goods reintegration in global market
Indonesia, as the host of the G20 this year, proposed that restoring the goods of the two countries would help reduce inflation and foster economic growth.
Msia: Influencers causing many to hoard meds, leading to shortage
Pharmacists are sharing concern that buyers would insist on buying a particular brand as influencers endorse them on their TikToks and other social media platforms.