Indonesia may miss oil-lifting target in 2022: SKK Migas
Indonesia’s oil-and-gas industry continues to face challenges as investment and ready-to-sell oil-and-gas production, or lifting, in this year’s first quarter was well under…
Policy Matters
Repeat of Karachi’s monsoon misery shows that authorities haven’t learnt much from the past
Without an improved drainage and urban disaster response mechanism in the long term, the people of Karachi will be left to face the gushing floodwaters on their own.
Thailand’s cannabis policy comes under fire
In the wake of the nation's move on June 9 to become the first in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, some experts have called the decision hasty and "immature".
Nepal’s tea sector suffering from shortage of chemical fertiliser
Tea producers have blamed the government for neglecting the sector despite having potential and demand in both domestic and international markets.
Hong Kong rules out tax hikes amid heavy spending
In the medium term, the government will introduce a progressive rating system for domestic properties in 2024-25 to reflect the "affordable users pay" principle.
China, Malaysia agree to expand, strengthen key BRI projects
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China stands ready to collaborate with Malaysia to safeguard the peace, stability and development in the region.
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.
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.
Election won, Kishida sets sights on economic policies
Difficult tasks lie ahead for his administration, including coordination over fiscal resources needed to enhance the nation’s defense capabilities.
$2.8 billion in early education funds to be reallocated for semiconductor training
The revamped education subsidy plans were put forward “in consideration of the changing education environment,” the the Education Ministry said in a statement.