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Malaysia: Consumers concerned over economy and jobs

PETALING JAYA: Consumers are increasingly worried about their income and job security as the Covid-19 pandemic continues, further straining their confidence, according to a survey by the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER). According to MIER’s Consumer Sentiments Index (CSI) for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2020, household finances at the year-end were the weakest in […]

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Thailand: Arkhom rebuffs fiscal criticism

The Finance Ministry has brushed off critics suggesting a near-bankruptcy status of the government’s fiscal position by citing Thailand’s economic fundamentals. The three indicators exemplifying the health of the country’s fiscal position are GDP ratio, foreign reserves and the public debt-to-GDP ratio, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. A country’s GDP growth has to continuously expand […]

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Vietnam: Shaping the next economic decade

Vietnam is expected to further improve the domestic business and investment climate with the Party setting out the country’s new Socioeconomic Development Strategy for the next 10 years, in which full protection of business and investment activities will be ensured. The 13th National Party Congress has adopted the Party Central Committee’s draft wrap-up report of […]

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