KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s cabinet has proposed raising the government’s statutory debt ceiling to 65% of gross domestic product, as part of measures to deal with the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, the finance minister said on Tuesday. This is the second time in as many years that the government has sought to raise its […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Local companies’ business confidence improved further for the fourth quarter amid resilient demand and a positive outlook for manufacturing and the financial services sectors, according to a survey out on Tuesday (Sept 14). However, the outlook for the construction and transportation sectors remained downbeat. The overall Business Optimism Index (BOI) rose to +5.78 […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Infrastructure spending of the Duterte administration inched up on an annual basis in July, but dipped considerably from the previous month even as pandemic curbs were more relaxed back then. The national government spent P87.7 billion in capital outlays in July, up 22.2% year-on-year, data from the Department of Budget and Management […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Demand for resale non-landed private homes remained robust in August, with prices climbing and more units changing hands despite the Hungry Ghost Festival when sales typically slow down. Condominium resale prices climbed 0.5 per cent month on month, albeit at a slower pace than the revised 0.9 per cent jump in July, according to […]
Read MoreThailand, the world’s third-biggest rice exporter, is expected to meet its target of shipping 6 million tons overseas this year as supply-boosting rains and a weaker currency make the crop more competitive abroad. This year’s target is an increase from last year when the country exported 5.7 million tons of rice, the lowest since 1997. […]
Read MoreCompetent authorities will review and provide information on requirements and limits for the use of pesticide residues in food in accordance with regulations of importing countries. The Vietnamese Ministry of Health is urged to issue national technical regulations on ethylene oxide (EO) limits, ensuring safety for food. This request was made by Deputy Prime Minister […]
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