The government expects the economy to contract by 0.6 percent to 1.7 percent this year, before rebounding to 5 percent growth next year. ( read original story ...)
The Indian market looks ‘most interesting’ right now: StanChart
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India Stymies Investment From Hong Kong Amid China Border Row
India is subjecting foreign investment proposals from Hong Kong at par with China as part of a new policy that makes approval mandatory for plans from countries that share a land border, a person with ... ( read original story ...)
China’s new five-year blueprint shows central planning is alive and well
In the 12th edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we explain China’s new five-year plan and its implications for Asia and the world. ( read original story ...)
LGBTQ support brings a new flavor to Thailand politics amid protests
In demonstrations where the vibe can turn from festive to tense in just a matter of minutes, LGBT people dressed in eye-catching outfits have stood alongside black-clad protesters. ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Thailand shares scale 5-month high; recovery hopes lift Singapore
World FX rates * Thailand benchmark hits highest since June 11 * Singapore to return to growth in 2021 - govt * Japan stock markets closed for the day By Shruti Sonal Nov 23 (Reuters) - Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s ‘Bad Students’ Get An Education From The Streets
But in the eyes of Thailand's ultra-conservative school system, Benjamaporn "Ploy" Nivas has been cast as a rebel for daring to express herself. The 15-year-old is at the forefront of Thailand's "Bad ... ( read original story ...)
I Helped Negotiate the Iran Nuclear Deal. Here’s How Joe Biden Could Revive It
A common expression we used during the negotiations over the Iran nuclear deal of 2015 was cautious optimism. It aptly sums up what will be felt in Brussels, Paris, London and Berlin on reports that ... ( read original story ...)
Germany, France and Britain to Discuss Iran Nuclear on Monday – Germany
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is meeting his French and British counterparts in Berlin on Monday for talks focussing on the nuclear deal with Iran, a German foreign office spokeswoman said, ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan, Iran to promote ‘Islamic unity’ with art contest weeks after Prophet cartoon row
There was an outcry among Muslims worldwide over the publishing of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad in France and Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to fight ‘Islamist separatism’. ( read original story ...)