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Trump Jr touts "dream" Indonesia projects, denies conflicts
Reuters, Published on 13/08/2019
» JAKARTA: Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of the US president, said he was upbeat about two planned Trump-branded projects in Indonesia and dismissed any risk of conflict of interest over involvement in the luxury resorts in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
Indonesia cuts benchmark rate
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly two years on Thursday in a bid to lift sluggish economic growth, moving as expected ahead of the US Federal Reserve.
Malaysia to file WTO complaint on EU's palm oil curb
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will file a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by November to challenge a European Union move to phase out palm oil from being used in transport fuels in the bloc.
Asian shares in Nov post biggest monthly gains in 10 months
Reuters, Published on 03/12/2018
» Asian shares posted their biggest monthly gain in 10 months in November on hopes US-China trade tensions would ease and on expectations of fewer US rate hikes in the coming quarters.
Central bank holds rates again, but hike seen next month
Reuters, Published on 14/11/2018
» The central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday as expected, but a widening split on the decision-making committee bolstered views that next month it could tighten policy for the first time in more than seven years.
Trade war impact deepens across Asia
Reuters, Published on 01/11/2018
» HONG KONG: The economic impact of the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing appeared to deepen last month with factory activity and export orders weakening across Asia, but analysts warned the worst was yet to come.
IMF warns trade friction to hurt Asian growth
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2018
» NUSA DUA, Indonesia: Sustained trade tensions could slash Asia's economic growth by up to 0.9 percentage points in coming years, the International Monetary Fund said, urging policymakers in the region to liberalise markets to offset the fall in export sales.
Indonesia raises key interest rate to 5.75%
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the fifth time since mid-May on Thursday and unveiled plans for an instrument aimed at helping the rupiah by encouraging foreign investors to do their currency hedging onshore.
Central bank holds rates but growing vote split hints at hike soon
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2018
» Thailand's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday as widely expected, but a growing split among board members reinforced views that it may soon start tightening policy for the first time in years.
BoT seen holding key rate, but hike possible before year-end
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2018
» Thailand's central bank is expected to yet again leave its key interest rate near record lows on Wednesday as it focuses on supporting growth as inflation remains benign, but analysts say policy tightening could be on the cards before year-end.