Thailand’s Finance Ministry cut its economic forecast for 2021 to 2.8% from the 4.5% expected in October, factoring in the resurgence of Covid-19 and fresh government stimulus measures. ( read original story ...)
Thai finance ministry cuts 2021 GDP outlook to 2.8% growth
Thailand's finance ministry on Thursday slashed its 2021 economic growth forecast to 2.8%, from the 4.5% growth it projected earlier, after fresh waves of COVID-19 cases in the Southeast Asian nation ... ( read original story ...)
Ho Chi Minh City to become economic, financial centre in Asia by 2045
Ho Chi Minh City is set to become a centre of economics and finance in Asia by 2045, boasting sustainable development and high living standards, a municipal official has said. ( read original story ...)
ADB’s new 5-year partnership strategy to lift Pakistan’s growth, resilience, competitiveness
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has endorsed a new 5-year country partnership strategy (CPS) to help restore economic stability and growth in Pakistan, enhance peoples ... ( read original story ...)
Comment: China’s carbon markets offer Pakistan a big opportunity
Pakistan has struggled to make use of market mechanisms set up to deal with carbon emissions. China’s carbon emissions trading scheme might offer an opportunity. ( read original story ...)
What India expects from Budget 2021
After announcing a series of stimulus packages to buttress the economy, the finance minister has an opportunity to lay out a fiscal blueprint - paperless for the first time - to strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)
Budget 2021: Will Modi’s call for self-reliant India benefit the EV industry?
Last year, finance minister Sitharaman delivered the longest budget speech in the history of India. Yet, the EV industry did not find even a single mention. ( read original story ...)
Timeline: Ten Years From Uprising, Yemen Lies Fractured and Hungry
Ten years ago Yemenis rose up against corruption and economic hardship, and demanded a more accountable and inclusive government. The country fractured politically and is now stuck in a war that has ... ( read original story ...)
Oman opens up for investment
With projects worth more than $170bn planned or under way, the sultanate offers a healthy pipeline for the post-Covid era ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore news media firm Eco-Business bags funding from Tembusu Partners
The two companies also announced a partnership to scale up Eco-Business’ environment, social, and governance initiatives across Asia Pacific. ( read original story ...)