Economy

How Singapore’s retail prices have changedHow Singapore’s retail prices have changed

How Singapore’s retail prices have changed

Some stores have adjusted their prices to reflect the increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which has increased…

January 9, 2023
What the Japanese economy can expect in 2023What the Japanese economy can expect in 2023

What the Japanese economy can expect in 2023

Last year, the Japanese economy encountered a number of obstacles, including a record decline in the value of the yen…

January 3, 2023
Indonesia has the potential to become an ASEAN economic axisIndonesia has the potential to become an ASEAN economic axis

Indonesia has the potential to become an ASEAN economic axis

Friday, the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), Arsjad Rasjid, stated that Indonesia has the capacity…

January 2, 2023
Some Singapore banks are raising credit card interest rates and surchargesSome Singapore banks are raising credit card interest rates and surcharges

Some Singapore banks are raising credit card interest rates and surcharges

At least two banks in Singapore have announced modifications to credit card interest rates and surcharges. One of them is…

December 30, 2022
Malaysia’s transport minister encourages airlines to set lower fares during ChristmasMalaysia’s transport minister encourages airlines to set lower fares during Christmas

Malaysia’s transport minister encourages airlines to set lower fares during Christmas

Anthony Loke, Malaysia's Transport Minister, has asked domestic airlines to fix or lower their costs for the approaching holiday season…

December 29, 2022
Putin prohibits oil shipments to price-capped nationsPutin prohibits oil shipments to price-capped nations

Putin prohibits oil shipments to price-capped nations

President Vladimir Putin delivered Russia's long-awaited reaction to a Western price ceiling on Tuesday, December 27, by signing an order…

December 28, 2022
How ready is Malaysia for a downturn in 2023?How ready is Malaysia for a downturn in 2023?

How ready is Malaysia for a downturn in 2023?

As we go towards 2023, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will encounter formidable obstacles as he navigates the country's economy. With…

December 27, 2022
Indonesia confirmed bauxite export ban will continueIndonesia confirmed bauxite export ban will continue

Indonesia confirmed bauxite export ban will continue

President Joko Widodo of Indonesia stated on Wednesday that a restriction on exports of bauxite will go into effect as…

December 21, 2022
China names US WTO as “destroyer”China names US WTO as “destroyer”

China names US WTO as “destroyer”

China accused the United States on Wednesday, December 14, of using subsidies to bolster domestic sectors and refusing to adhere…

December 15, 2022
US, UK export rules limit China’s access to Arm chip designsUS, UK export rules limit China’s access to Arm chip designs

US, UK export rules limit China’s access to Arm chip designs

The Financial Times reported on Wednesday, December 14 that Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd cannot purchase some of…

December 14, 2022