UK, Singapore launch talks on the digital trade agreement
BRITAIN: On Monday, Britain, and Singapore will begin negotiations on another computerized economic deal. That could eliminate boundaries, a piece of London's effort to...
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday it has reinstated 352 expired product exclusions from U.S. "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese...
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
Indonesia's NUSA DUA: The crisis in Ukraine, rising food and gasoline prices, and surging inflation have all contributed to a cloudy view of the...
HSBC Bank in shaky relationship with Chinese Government
HSBC bank is in trouble with the Chinese government after it was learned they turned over documents to the US government in its prosecution...
Malaysia’s Petronas signs the first Canadian-indexed LNG deal.
SINGAPORE, May 7, 2021: Malaysia's state-owned Petroleum Nassil Bhad said on Friday that it had used Canada's pricing indications as a basis for its...
Airbnb’s new booking rules punish Canadians under 25s
Short-term rental company Airbnb has seemingly set another punishment for young Canadians as it banned all individuals, aged 25 below, from booking whole properties...
Indonesian bank trims rates to head off coronavirus impact
The central bank of Indonesia has cut its interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% to prevent the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak that hammers the country’s travel, tourism and trade industries. Although Indonesia has not reported any confirmed case of the deadly virus, officials are worried about the fallout from the epidemic. The closure […]
Russian Elite Seek Refuge in Thailand: Phuket’s Transformation
July 28, 2023
Thailand's allure as a premier tourist destination has welcomed a unique cohort to its picturesque landscapes – Russian elites. As Western doors...
Malaysia’s Economic outlook improves but challenges remain
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economic outlook has improved. The Statistics department explains that the March indicators are to be encouraged in the future. But still,...
Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
ROME ITALY: Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels. Everlast month largely because of Russia’s war in Ukraine...
