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Climate urgency increasing
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/12/2019
» While the latest UN Climate Change Conference was taking place in Madrid, smog returned to Bangkok last week with PM2.5 dust exceeding safe levels in some areas. Face masks were back in fashion, while children, pregnant women and the elderly were advised to avoid outdoor activities.
Indonesia boosts bank liquidity, holds rates
Reuters, Published on 21/11/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank said on Thursday it was lowering the amount of cash banks must hold as reserves by $1.8 billion in a bid to stimulate new lending and boost an economy that is growing at its slowest in more than two years.
Cambodia warns of coup as neighbours detain exiles
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/11/2019
» SINGAPORE: Cambodia has sent troops to its border and called on neighbouring countries to arrest exiled dissidents after accusing them of plotting a coup as the European Union reviews trade privileges that are essential to the economy.
US to send security envoy, commerce secretary to Thai summits
Associated Press, Published on 30/10/2019
» US national security adviser Robert C. O'Brien and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will represent President Donald Trump at two regional summits in Thailand this weekend, the White House announced, a move that would widely be viewed in the region as a snub.
Indonesia protests endanger president's pledge of reforms
Reuters, Published on 01/10/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's biggest student demonstrations in decades will test President Joko Widodo's pledge to go all out in his second term to boost growth in Southeast Asia's largest economy, a former finance minister and a government adviser say.
Indonesia makes third rate cut since July
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank on Thursday stepped up efforts to help lift growth by cutting interest rates for a third straight month, while also relaxing some lending rules in a bid to further stimulate Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
China's 'Belt and Road' risks Paris climate goals
AFP, Published on 02/09/2019
» PARIS: Carbon-heavy development in countries part of China's Belt and Road Initiative could render the Paris climate goals unreachable, according to a new analysis on the gargantuan global infrastructure project released Monday.
Shifting the centre
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 02/09/2019
» After months of hype about a proposal to move Indonesia's capital, President Joko Widodo has confirmed the choice of a site in East Kalimantan, 1,900 kilometres northeast of overcrowded and rapidly sinking Jakarta.
Jokowi eyes highest Indonesia growth since 2013
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/08/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia’s economy is set to expand at the fastest pace in seven years as President Joko Widodo bets on higher government spending and a pickup in investment to counter risks from a global slowdown and an escalating trade war.
Malaysia Q2 growth beats forecasts
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy grew faster-than-expected in April-June and became the first Southeast Asian nation to report an acceleration in growth from the previous quarter, driven by stronger consumer spending and palm oil production.