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Finance Ministry sees 2022 economic growth of 3.0-3.5%
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2022
» Thailand should see economic growth of 3 to 3.5% this year, driven by the key export and tourism sectors, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said in an interview on Wednesday.
US Treasury's Adeyemo heads to Apec meeting with focus on trade, 'resilience'
Reuters, Published on 18/10/2022
» WASHINGTON: United States Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo will travel to Asia this week for a two-day meeting with finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific region and bilateral meetings in Thailand and Singapore, the US Treasury Department said on Tuesday.
US, Indo-Pacific countries agree on roadmap to strengthen trade ties
Reuters, Published on 10/09/2022
» WASHINGTON: The United States and 13 Indo-Pacific countries on Friday agreed on parameters for negotiating closer trade, environment and economic ties that US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said would boost investment and jobs in the partner countries.
Airlines scrap, reroute flights as China fires live missiles in drills near Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 05/08/2022
» SEOUL: Airlines have cancelled flights to Taipei and rerouted others to avoid airspace nearby that has been closed to civilian traffic during Chinese military exercises sparked by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Taiwan tells US: Don't forget free trade deal
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2022
» TAIPEI: Taiwan's top trade negotiator appealed to the United States on Tuesday not to forget that the island wants a free trade deal but understands this will not happen immediately and is willing to make other agreements first as "building blocks".
Asian equities face biggest foreign outflows in March in 2 years
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2022
» Asian equities witnessed steep foreign outflows in March, hit by worries over higher inflation as commodity prices soared due to an escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministry
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday it would call in all companies facing US import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to address the allegations.
Asia airlines hope Omicron setback will be short-lived
Reuters, Published on 07/12/2021
» SYDNEY: A nascent recovery in Asia-Pacific international travel demand has been set back by the Omicron variant as governments tighten rules, but airline bosses say they hope any backward moves will be short-lived.
Global airlines prepare for Omicron volatility, agility will be key
Reuters, Published on 01/12/2021
» SYDNEY/CHICAGO: Global airlines are bracing for more volatility due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19 that could force them to juggle schedules and destinations at short notice and to rely more on domestic markets where possible, analysts say.
Singapore Airlines has 79% of fleet ready
Reuters, Published on 12/11/2021
» Singapore Airlines Ltd has 79% of its fleet and the vast majority of pilots and cabin crew active so that it can quickly capitalise on any increase in demand, the airline's chief executive said on Friday.