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Philippines has the lowest foreign debt-to-GDP ratio in ASEANPhilippines has the lowest foreign debt-to-GDP ratio in ASEAN

Philippines has the lowest foreign debt-to-GDP ratio in ASEAN

ASEAN - Despite having the third biggest increase in the external debt ratio among five Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines…

June 16, 2022
Malaysia’s GDP is predicted to grow beyond Q1 2022Malaysia’s GDP is predicted to grow beyond Q1 2022

Malaysia’s GDP is predicted to grow beyond Q1 2022

Malaysia - The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) is confident about Malaysia's economic recovery in Q3 2022, despite external threats…

May 27, 2022
Nearly 100 million Chinese get Covid-tested every two daysNearly 100 million Chinese get Covid-tested every two days

Nearly 100 million Chinese get Covid-tested every two days

China - The Chinese province of Henan has required its roughly 100 million residents to undergo a Covid test every…

May 24, 2022
Korea Benefits from Strong Policies in Uncertain TimesKorea Benefits from Strong Policies in Uncertain Times

Korea Benefits from Strong Policies in Uncertain Times

Korea - Korea has rebounded successfully from the pandemic, owing to solid economic foundations and timely governmental actions. Despite repeated…

May 16, 2022
PM Ismail Sabri calls on the US to actively engage in the Asean trade discussionPM Ismail Sabri calls on the US to actively engage in the Asean trade discussion

PM Ismail Sabri calls on the US to actively engage in the Asean trade discussion

Malaysia - Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today encouraged the US to pursue a more aggressive trade…

May 13, 2022
Government must aid SMEs in the implementation of hike in Minimum WageGovernment must aid SMEs in the implementation of hike in Minimum Wage

Government must aid SMEs in the implementation of hike in Minimum Wage

Malaysia - As most businesses prepare for the May 1 implementation of the new RM1,500 minimum wage, questions persist over…

April 26, 2022
Malaysia’s GDP is expected to increase by 5.5 percent this year, says World BankMalaysia’s GDP is expected to increase by 5.5 percent this year, says World Bank

Malaysia’s GDP is expected to increase by 5.5 percent this year, says World Bank

Malaysia - According to a World Bank assessment, Malaysia's economy is predicted to rise 5.5 percent this year, owing to…

April 6, 2022
Almost half of Myanmar’s population might become impoverished by 2022, UN saidAlmost half of Myanmar’s population might become impoverished by 2022, UN said

Almost half of Myanmar’s population might become impoverished by 2022, UN said

Myanmar - Myanmar's urban poverty is on track to quadruple next year, bringing almost half of the population below the…

December 2, 2021
Tengku Zafrul: Foreign capital inflows indicate Malaysia’s economic revivalTengku Zafrul: Foreign capital inflows indicate Malaysia’s economic revival

Tengku Zafrul: Foreign capital inflows indicate Malaysia’s economic revival

Malaysia received RM7.7 billion in net foreign capital inflows in August 2021, the highest monthly net inflow since June 2020,…

September 13, 2021
Duterte’s Last Term Leaves A Pre-Pandemic Level of EconomyDuterte’s Last Term Leaves A Pre-Pandemic Level of Economy

Duterte’s Last Term Leaves A Pre-Pandemic Level of Economy

President Rodrigo Duterte will leave Malacañang one year from now with the economy improbable back to its pre-pandemic shape, as…

August 27, 2021