Backlash in Malaysia to Najib’s house arrest bid rains on PM Anwar’s PKR parade
The Kuala Lumpur High Court is set to rule on Najib’s application in June.
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War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report
New high of $2.4 trillion is the ninth straight annual increase, suggesting the trend will continue, research institute says.
Bank of Thailand could adjust rates if outlook shifts: deputy governor
WASHINGTON/BANGKOK (Reuters) -- Thailand's central bank, under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential growth, a deputy governor said.
India's ruling BJP is not talking enough about the economy
Ritesh Kumar Singh is founder and chief executive of policy research and advisory company Indonomics Consulting in New Delhi.
Tensions between Beijing and Washington are the biggest worry for US companies in China, report says
Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Tuesday.
Malaysia rolls out 'Golden Pass' to lure unicorns and VC firms
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has rolled out new incentive packages to attract the world's leading startups and venture capital firms to the country, hoping to build a robust startup ecosystem that will spur growth.
Singapore’s US$400 billion economy, soaring currency give next PM Lawrence Wong plenty to smile about
Since Lee entered office in 2004, the Singapore dollar has risen about 40 per cent against the currencies of the city state’s major trading partners, more than twice the gain for the US dollar in the same context, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.
Taiwan’s incoming government faces tough task to win back public
Given Quemoy’s proximity to the mainland, Taiwan would probably struggle to reinforce it should Beijing launch a military operation or decide to blockade it.