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No time to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 22/04/2019
» The results of Indonesia's presidential election won't be official for another month, but incumbent President Joko Widodo is already receiving congratulatory phone calls from regional and world leaders. Barring a major surprise, he will officially be sworn in for a second term on Oct 20.
BoT: Politics will not harm GDP growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2019
» Domestic politics are not anticipated to affect the country's economic growth this year because the two main political parties vying to form a coalition government have similar economic policies, says the Bank of Thailand.
Coalition of the chilling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2019
» Thailand's much-anticipated general election is over, but the dust has not settled and the unofficial results have fanned anguish and uncertainty over who will form a new government.
What's next for Kazakhstan?
Asia focus, Published on 01/04/2019
» On March 19, the only president that independent Kazakhstan has ever known, Nursultan Nazarbayev, announced his resignation after almost three decades of near-absolute power. In a televised speech, Nazarbayev praised the country's achievements and called on its youth to build a bright future.
ASP: SET in limbo as politics play out
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/03/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is expected to move sideways in a narrow range until there is clarity about the new government, with the formation of a new administration unlikely to extend beyond July, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
Indian states sweeten offers to cure rural doctor shortage
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 25/03/2019
» Dr Kapil Annaldewar walked away from his government job last October, 18 months before the end of his mandatory five-year term.
Stalling US-China trade talks keep lid on equities
Business, Published on 16/03/2019
» Recap: Global stock markets moved sideways during the week amid worries that Sino-US trade negotiations were stalling, with President Donald Trump saying he was in no rush to complete a deal. Adding to investors' concern was British parliamentarians' rejection of a revised Brexit plan. But markets took heart from a rise in oil prices to a four-month high ahead of a meeting of key producers to review their output strategy.
CLSA upbeat about post-poll stability
Business, Published on 14/03/2019
» The military-drafted constitution and directed democracy are expected to ensure domestic political stability after the post-election period, but Thai GDP growth will dip below 3% if spending on infrastructure projects is not sped up this year, says CLSA Securities.
Personal privacy in the balance
Business, Published on 11/03/2019
» Data is hailed as the new "oil" of the 21st century, with digitalisation changing the landscape across every segment of society and business. When valuable and personal data can be exploited for personal or corporate gain, there is a need to ensure that personal information is well protected from fraud and mischief.
What's in a name?
Asia focus, Published on 25/02/2019
» Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has never hidden his nostalgia for the iron-fisted rule of Ferdinand Marcos, and now he has revived one of the late dictator's favourite crusades.