South Korean import prices up for fourth month
South Korea’s import prices rose for a fourth consecutive month in April due to an increase in oil prices and…
Category: Economy
PM says to cut fuel subsidy at the ‘right time’
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the need to cut wasteful spending, including reducing excess subsidies to trim government…
Indonesia’s April exports up 1.7% y/y
JAKARTA: Indonesia's exports rose 1.72% in April from a year earlier to $19.62 billion, less than expected, data from the…
Vietnam’s red tape and regulations hold back businesses
Major hurdles must be overcome to simplify and streamline regulations governing economic activity, according to the latest report by the…
Officials call for more trade cooperation
The China “overcapacity” narrative pushed by some Western politicians and news outlets is based on fear, say foreign officials, who…
India’s sticky inflation gives RBI reason to stay on hold
India’s steady inflation and the threat of rising food prices will probably keep the central bank on hold for longer,…
US producer prices increase more than expected in April
WASHINGTON: U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April amid strong gains in the costs of services and goods,…
China, other countries to spur trade
CHINA, along with other countries, will work toward the common goal of advancing trade and investment liberation and facilitation, officials…
UK regular pay grows by stronger-than-expected 6%
LONDON: British wages excluding bonuses - in the sights of the Bank of England as it considers when to cut…