Japan calls for corporate tax increase amid leadership race
Shigeru Ishiba, a former Japanese defense minister and top contender in the ruling party's leadership race,…
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China intensifies efforts to boost domestic demand
China's top economic planner, is ramping up efforts to boost investment and consumption to strengthen domestic…
Tokyo stocks rally on Fed rate cut
Tokyo's stock market closed higher on Thursday, driven by a weaker yen and tempered expectations for further…
Indian firms turn to cross-currency swaps
Indian companies are increasingly utilising cross-currency swaps to convert a portion of their rupee-denominated…
Indian rupee strengthens after Fed rate cut
The Indian rupee reached its highest level in over six weeks on Thursday, following the Fed’s decision to cut…
Cambodia’s garment workers get $2 monthly raise
Cambodia announced on Thursday a new monthly minimum wage of $208 for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel…
Malaysia’s exports surge 12.1% YoY in August ’24
Malaysia's exports surged by 12.1 per cent year-on-year in August, reaching 129.16 billion ringgits (approximately…
WB pledges support for Bangladesh’s growth
The World Bank is commitment to supporting critical reforms for inclusive and sustainable growth.
India’s inflows safe from Fed impact – official
The recent interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve is unlikely to have a significant impact on inflows into…
Taiwan forecasts further inflation slowdown in ’25
Taiwan's central bank forecasts a further decline in the country's consumer price index (CPI) and core CPI in 2025.
