Singapore Home Sales Hit Six-Month Low on Limited Supply, Curbs
Singapore’s home sales slumped last month to the lowest since December as a lack of sizable launches and
2023-07-17 12:48
UK Economy Is Likely to Fall Further Behind Euro Area Next Year
Britain’s economic growth will fall further behind the euro area next year, and inflation will remain stubbornly high,
2023-07-17 12:28
ECB to Bring Rates to 4% Peak in September, Economists Say
The European Central Bank will boost borrowing costs to a peak of 4% in September, according to a
2023-07-17 12:19
Japan to Propose Global Natural Gas Reserve to Avoid Shortages
Japan plans to propose a global stockpile for natural gas, similar to the emergency reserve in the oil
2023-07-17 12:17
India’s Hydropower Restarts as Floods Recede Yet More Rain Looms
Hydropower projects in India’s Himalayan states are gradually coming back online as waters recede, although the flooding has
2023-07-17 11:54
Indonesia Names New Tech Minister Amid Telco Graft Probe
Indonesia named Budi Arie Setiadi as the new minister of communications and information technology, replacing Johnny Gerard Plate
2023-07-17 11:46
US-China Climate Talks Reopen With Pledge to Take ‘Big Steps’
US Climate Envoy John Kerry opened the first major climate talks with Chinese officials in almost a year,
2023-07-17 11:27
India, Indonesia Plan Local Currency Trade, Fast Payments Links
Indonesia and India are planning to settle bilateral transactions in local currencies and link up their fast payments
2023-07-17 11:25
China’s Economic Recovery Loses Steam as GDP Disappoints
China’s economy grew slower than expected in the second quarter, with consumer spending easing notably in June, sending
2023-07-17 10:19
Philippine Central Bank Chief Keeps Door Open to Rate Tightening
Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona signaled further monetary policy tightening is still on the table for the
2023-07-17 09:56
Japan PM Kishida Approval Rating Drops on Fukushima, National ID Woes
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet fell, amid concerns over problems with a national ID card
2023-07-17 09:53
Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
2023-07-17 08:15