Mongolia defends plan to tap mining riches for new sovereign fund
Mongolia’s prime minister defended changes to the country’s mining laws after foreign investors raised concerns they could deter investment in…
Category: Economy
Data suggests RBA likely to extend pause
Australia’s inflation came in faster than expected in April, suggesting price pressures remain stubbornly strong and bolstering the case for…
NSS a multifaceted boon to chip sector
Analysts are bullish about the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), believing that it would further boost the prospects of the local…
Vietnam firms aim to boost agricultural exports to China by rail
Businesses are boosting farm exports to China by rail, thanks to it being quick, cheaper and a more reliable form…
Thailand Economic chiefs weigh steps to bolster growth
Thailand’s economic chiefs have underscored the need for urgent stimulus measures and improved access to credit for small business to…
SBV: Exchange rate rumours are inaccurate
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has denounced a rumour about changes in its exchange rate management as inaccurate and…
Vietnam strives to enhance skilled workforce
Bac Giang Province is focusing on developing a high-skilled workforce to bring in investments in the semiconductor industry and seize…
Bets on Canada rate cut bring hope for banks
Investors up and down Toronto’s Bay Street are increasingly betting on a June rate cut in Canada, potentially giving a…
Producer price index up 1.9% in April, from 1.6% in March
Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI), which measures the price changes of goods at the producer level, increased by 1.9% year-on-year…