Tag: Asia
Germany, Japan seek economic cooperation
For families and communities around the world, the ripple effects of global events can be deeply felt. The war in Ukraine and the Covid-19 outbreak...
Vietnam FDI Falls 38% to US$3.1 Billion
Vietnam pulled in US$3.1 billion in foreign direct investment during January-February 2023, down 38 percent from the same stretch in 2022, according to figures released…
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk...
For millions of people in Asia, the latest economic trends are having a direct impact on their daily lives. In the Philippines, for example, a...
Asia stocks edge up despite global growth worries.
For millions of people around the world, the recent fluctuations in the stock market have had a direct impact on their lives. From investors to...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
For the millions of families across the Asia-Pacific region struggling with soaring grocery bills and empty store shelves, the conflict in Ukraine has become a...
Hong Kong once again ranked as world’s freest economy
For a family in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district, the news that their city has once again been ranked the world’s freest economy is more than...
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
For millions of Indonesians, the daily commute just got a lot more expensive. As of Saturday, fuel prices have increased by about 30% across the...
IMF Reaches $2.9B Deal With Sri Lanka Amid Debt Crisis
International Monetary Fund Reaches Preliminary Deal With Sri Lanka Amid Debt Crisis The International Monetary Fund has announced a preliminary agreement to extend $2.9 billion…
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
For families across Asia, the promise of a gas-powered future is a promise of cleaner air indoors and out. In cities from Manila to Hanoi,...
Singapore core inflation cools while acceleration risks loom
For Singaporean families already feeling the pinch at the checkout counter, a slight cooling in core inflation last month offered a brief moment of respite—but...
