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Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase in jeopardyElon Musk’s Twitter purchase in jeopardy

Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase in jeopardy

US: Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter fell apart late on Thursday (July 7), according to the Washington…

July 8, 2022
Taiwan June exports surge, peak season forecast is favorableTaiwan June exports surge, peak season forecast is favorable

Taiwan June exports surge, peak season forecast is favorable

TAIWAN: Exports climbed in June, despite China's slowdown, as demand for technology items remained strong amid concerns over Ukraine and…

July 8, 2022
Indonesia to send chickens to Singapore ‘really soon’Indonesia to send chickens to Singapore ‘really soon’

Indonesia to send chickens to Singapore ‘really soon’

INDONESIA: "Really soon," Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture responded in answer to CNA's questions on Wednesday, when asked about Indonesian chicken…

July 6, 2022
New tariff strikes India’s cryptocurrency businessNew tariff strikes India’s cryptocurrency business

New tariff strikes India’s cryptocurrency business

MUMBAI: Trading volumes have plunged by as much as 90 percent since India implemented a new cryptocurrency tax earlier this…

July 6, 2022
Indonesia doubles palm oil export quota in ’emergency’Indonesia doubles palm oil export quota in ’emergency’

Indonesia doubles palm oil export quota in ’emergency’

INDONESIA: As a council member in a plantation area warned farmers faced an "emergency" owing to falling prices, Indonesia upped…

July 5, 2022
Thailand wants high-value tourists, discouraging discountsThailand wants high-value tourists, discouraging discounts

Thailand wants high-value tourists, discouraging discounts

THAILAND: Government ministers urged Thailand's hotels, businesses, and private clinics to desist from slashing prices in order to attract tourists…

July 5, 2022
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid’s bid to suspend corruption trial proceedings is deniedUMNO president Ahmad Zahid’s bid to suspend corruption trial proceedings is denied

UMNO president Ahmad Zahid’s bid to suspend corruption trial proceedings is denied

MALAYSIA: He has failed in his attempt to halt the trial of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for corruption and money laundering.…

July 5, 2022
Is Indonesia no longer considered “fragile” by emerging market investors?Is Indonesia no longer considered “fragile” by emerging market investors?

Is Indonesia no longer considered “fragile” by emerging market investors?

INDONESIA: Almost a decade ago, Indonesia was dubbed one of the "Fragile Five" developing markets, a group of countries whose…

July 4, 2022
Low salary, lengthy hours for young Singaporean architectsLow salary, lengthy hours for young Singaporean architects

Low salary, lengthy hours for young Singaporean architects

SINGAPORE: Only after 15 months on the job did Daniel (not his real name) realize that he had no future…

July 4, 2022
To combat waste, India has banned the use of numerous single-use plasticsTo combat waste, India has banned the use of numerous single-use plastics

To combat waste, India has banned the use of numerous single-use plastics

INDIA: Experts predict that India's ban on many single-use plastics on Friday (Jul 1) will encounter tremendous challenges from unprepared…

July 2, 2022