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Thailand: Manufacturers urge continued diesel subsidy

Manufacturers will struggle to maintain their goods prices for another 3-6 months amid the Russia-Ukraine war, but they insist the government continue to cap diesel prices at below 30 baht a litre, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Global oil prices threaten to soar to more than US$130 a barrel, while some raw materials […]

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Malaysia: Employment on uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR: While the unemployment rate is improving and may reach 3.8% in 2022, underlying structural labour market issues remain which should be addressed, according to AmBank Research. The research unit noted that more people are moving into self-employment, and they make up 16.2% of the labour force. Using the number of own-account workers as […]

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Philippines: Inflation still seen slower at 3.5% this year

MANILA, Philippines — Headline inflation is seen hitting 3.5 percent this year, still slower than the 2021 level despite increased pressure due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. In its latest economic monitor, international think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics significantly raised its inflation forecast for 2022 to 3.5 percent from 2.8 percent. This as the conflict between […]

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