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Italy's new PM Meloni sets out programme to parliament
AFP, Published on 25/10/2022
» ROME - Giorgia Meloni will address Italy's parliament for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday, setting out her plan for government one month after her far-right party's historic election victory.
The US inflation bonanza for sovereign debtors
Oped, Published on 08/10/2022
» As developing countries confront a new era of elevated inflation, rising interest rates, a stronger dollar, and capital outflows, some governments stand to benefit from a little-noticed bonanza. During the "Great Moderation" that preceded the Covid-19 pandemic, years of low inflation led to the growth of sovereign debt issued at fixed interest rates and long maturities. Now, two years of unexpected inflation in the United States have effectively diluted this debt.
UK's Truss admits tax cuts misstep at start of tense Tory conference
AFP, Published on 02/10/2022
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Sunday conceded she should have better prepared Britain for her recent debt-driven mini-budget, which slashed taxes and sparked market turmoil, as her restive ruling Tories kick off their annual conference.
State mulls higher NSF contributions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2022
» The Finance Ministry is considering a higher government contribution to the National Savings Fund (NSF) in order to increase retirees' income, says Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Sustainable financing can boost Thailand’s climate goals, experts stress
Published on 19/09/2022
» Thai finance leaders and United Nations experts who participated in a recent discussion co-organised by the UN and the Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) said improved cooperation in the country’s financial system and mainstreaming climate finance will get Thailand closer towards a net-zero economy.
Cambodia to issue first-ever sovereign bond worth $300m in September
Published on 26/08/2022
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will issue the first-ever sovereign bond worth US$300 in September, according to a news release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Thursday.
The 30-Year-Old Spending $1 Billion to Save Crypto
Business, Published on 25/08/2022
» Crypto is ailing. Sam Bankman-Fried is betting a billion dollars he can fix it.
The unmatched legacy left by Shinzo Abe
Oped, Published on 15/07/2022
» The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is as sad as it is shocking. For Japanese of my generation, the tragedy calls to mind US President John F Kennedy's assassination in 1963 and the attempted assassination of Abe's grandfather, Japanese Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, who was stabbed in 1960 after his government overcame parliamentary resistance to secure passage of the US-Japan Security Treaty.
More help for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2022
» The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.
Opposition to SSF changes builds steam
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/06/2022
» Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) has submitted an open letter objecting to a proposed amendment to the social security law, saying it does not bode well for the stability of the Social Security Fund.