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Malaysia bets on investment
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/10/2014
» Malaysia can achieve its target of becoming a developed nation in six years or earlier as rising private investment offsets any slowdown in government expenditure, Economic Planning Minister Abdul Wahid Omar said.
Economic growth slows, boosts stimulus case
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2023
» Thailand’s economic growth unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter as manufacturing slumped on weak exports, supporting the case for the government to proceed with its planned US$14 billion cash handout program.
Civilians trapped in Gaza are running out of food, fuel, hope
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/11/2023
» GAZA - In the days after Oct 7, bombs started falling from the sky. Leaflets fell too, urging the 1.1 million residents of northern Gaza to head south for their safety. So Reda Sahoiun left her home.
Asian central banks deploy FX reserves to fight currency bears
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/08/2022
» Asia’s emerging economies are drawing on large foreign exchange reserves to help prop up their currencies rather than going all-out with interest-rate hikes.
China factory activity falls to lowest in 2 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2022
» China’s factory activity fell to the lowest level in more than two years in April, underscoring the economic damage caused by Covid-19 outbreaks and lockdowns and escalating concerns about further disruption to global supply chains.
Indonesia eyes lifting all quarantine requirements in April
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2022
» Indonesia is considering lifting all quarantine requirements for inbound travellers in April, as Covid-19 hospitalisations and fatality rates remain under control despite a resurgence in cases.
Omicron penetrates China’s political, financial and tech hubs
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/01/2022
» Omicron has breached the political, financial and technology centres of China for the first time, putting pressure on the country’s response to the more transmissible variant as it awaits the Winter Olympics starting in less than three weeks.
Blinken blasts China and Myanmar, seeks to rally US allies in Asia
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/12/2021
» Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised China’s “aggressive actions” in Asia while laying out plans to more closely integrate US allies and security partners in Asia.
Biden sparks fresh confusion over US policy on Taiwan
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/11/2021
» NEW YORK: President Joe Biden reignited confusion about his administration’s approach toward Taiwan hours after a lengthy virtual summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, providing an early test of whether the countries can move past the issue after a generally positive meeting.
Chinese tycoon takes on Cathay with new airline in Hong Kong
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/10/2021
» A new airline with ties to Beijing is trying to muscle into Hong Kong, a patch long dominated by stalwart Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.