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Singapore's next PM to contend with rising prices, aging population
Published on 14/05/2024
» SINGAPORE: Skyrocketing prices and an aging population are among the challenges facing Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who will become the country's new premier on Wednesday.
Markets rise as deaths slow in hotspots: Virus update
Published on 06/04/2020
» Germany and Spain reported lower numbers of new cases, a tentative sign that lockdown measures are easing the outbreak.
Korea adds 505 cases, deaths top 2,800: Virus update
Published on 27/02/2020
» Saudi Arabia halted religious visits that draw millions to cities including Mecca and Medina, while Japan asked for all schools to shut from March 2. More new cases were reported outside China than within the country for the first time, highlighting the spread of the epidemic.
Myanmar defends lacklustre bond sale
Published on 05/02/2015
» YANGON — Myanmar's Central Bank on Thursday defended its first sale of government debt under the reformist regime as "successful", despite selling less than half of the US$50 million offering, as it looks to finance rising state spending.
Philippines wins Moody’s upgrade
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/12/2014
» The Philippines won a second rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service in just over a year, even as the central bank highlighted growth risks in refraining from raising interest rates on Thursday.
Myanmar clears $1bn in overdue debt
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/01/2013
» Myanmar cleared about US$1 billion in overdue debt with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank using a bridge loan from Japan, opening the door for increased lending as the country seeks to overhaul its infrastructure.
Myanmar plans for new monetary policy
Published on 17/09/2012
» Myanmar's central bank plans to implement an independent monetary policy in the first half of next year to keep prices and banks stable as investors prepare to inject money into the former military regime.