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Philippines: More business groups back economic managers’ call to weigh cost of federalism

MANILA, Philippines — Several business groups joined the call of Philippine economic managers for fiscal prudence, more dialogues and a well-considered approach in the proposed shift to federalism. Last Sunday, seven business groups expressed support to the country’s economic managers who ruged the Congress to weigh the costs and risks involved on the proposed shift from […]

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Turkey’s crisis to impact Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) expects Malaysia to be impacted by the financial crisis in Turkey. Minister Darrel Leiking, however, said that the ministry would ensure Malaysia’s trade with Turkey remained protected and would come up with solutions to help industries potentially affected by the crisis. “Whenever there is a financial […]

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Thailand shielded from Turkey rout

THE turmoil in Turkey’s financial markets presents only a limited threat to Thailand, according to the Bank of Thailand (BOT), but some analysts see the fallout for emerging markets causing moderate falls in the baht and the country’s trade surplus. Chantavarn Sucharitakul, BOT assistant governor, said that the central bank has been monitoring developments in […]

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Trade war may cut Malaysia’s GDP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate could be cut by 1.3% over the next two years, if the trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate and eventually leads into a global financial shock. CIMB Group  chief economist Donald Hanna, who warned that the worst is yet to come, pointed […]

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