Liz Truss under pressure from senior Tory MPs to rethink tax cuts
2022-10-12
The warnings came ahead of a bruising appearance for Liz Truss at a meeting of Tory backbenchers.Continue Reading
The world at a turning point
2022-10-11
Why is the United States concerned that Germany buys its energy from Russia The US has no objections to Germany buying its computers from China, its motorbikes from Japan, and its cheese from the Netherlands. The last four US presidents – Bush II, Obama, Trump and Biden – had little in common but they were […]
The post The world at a turning point appeared first on Asia Times.
Sri Lanka to retain ‘middle-income’ status but seek concessional loans
2022-10-11
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will remain a middle-income country but request the World Bank to grant it some loans generally offered to poorer nations, the president’s office said on Tuesday (Oct 11), clarifying a cabinet spokesperson’s earlier comments on the matter. The island nation of 22 million is facing its worstContinue Reading
Commentary: As Xi Jinping gears up for historic third term, China’s economic outlook is less bright
2022-10-10
China’s growth in 2022 is well below target because of zero-COVID policies and shocks to the global economy. Under the banner of common prosperity, economic reforms have stalled, says Bert Hofman of East Asian Institute.Continue Reading
Sudarat goes for broke in Northeast
2022-10-10
The Thai Sang Thai Party led by Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan yesterday pledged to solve debt problems and generate sustainable income for people in the northeastern region over the coming three years.Continue Reading
Deadly mix of guns, drugs and domestic violence
2022-10-08
As the country reels from one of its worst mass killings, those on the frontline of family violence, drug addiction and mental illness in a country awash with guns say support systems are in crisis and need a shake-up to prevent further tragedies.Continue Reading
Clock ticking down on US debt time bomb
2022-10-07
TOKYO – As milestones go, the US national debt surging past the US$31 trillion mark is especially personal for Haruhiko Kuroda and Yi Gang. The leaders of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and People’s Bank of China (PBOC), respectively, run the overseas institutions sitting on the largest stockpiles of US government bonds. Japan has $1.23 […]
The post Clock ticking down on US debt time bomb appeared first on Asia Times.
Highlights of the economic outlook, fiscal outlook and federal govt revenue estimates 2023
2022-10-07
KUALA LUMPUR: Following are the highlights of the Economic Outlook, Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue estimates for 2023: Read full storyContinue Reading
Budget 2023: Encourage more exports, FDI to boost ringgit's attractiveness, says economist
2022-10-07
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2023, which is expected to be tabled later today, is being awaited with great anticipation by Malaysians from all walks of life as it will chart the nation’s vision in the coming year. Read full storyContinue Reading
Thailand mourns after over 34 die in daycare centre attack targeting children
2022-10-07
NA KLANG, Thailand (Reuters) – Thai government buildings flew flags at half mast on Friday to mourn the death of more than 30 people, including 23 children, after an ex-policeman burst into a daycare centre in a knife and gun rampage that left the nation shocked and seeking answers. Read full storyContinue Reading