South Korea's consumption continues to improve amid signs of a slump in exports and industrial production easing, the finance ministry said Friday. In a monthly economic report, called the Green Book, ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Airways shares suspended after auditors decline to sign off on accounts
Thai Airways International Pcl shares were suspended by the bourse on Friday after auditors declined to sign off on its financial statements for the six months to June 30. Auditor Deloitte Touche Tohm ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says UAE-Israel deal is dangerous and illegitimate
Iran said the deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates was ‘dangerous and illegitimate’, state news agency IRNA quoted a statement from Iran's foreign ministry as saying on Friday, in a ... ( read original story ...)
Make-in-Vietnam blockchain platform debuts to assist digital transformation
The Ministry of Information and Communications, on August 13, held a ceremony to debut the akaChain blockchain platform, as part of a programme introducing “Make in Vietnam” digital platforms. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic to hit Japan’s economy more than expected, U.S.-China tension adds to concerns: Poll
Japan's economy will contract more than previously expected and suffer mild deflation during the current fiscal year, analysts predict, underscoring the fragile nature of the recovery from the ... ( read original story ...)
Growth ‘V’? Yes, Record China Debt, Japan to Crater: Eco Day
Welcome to Friday, Asia. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help take you through to the weekend.Bloomberg Economics’ GDP tracker suggests global growth picked up further ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Tax Panel Head Says Must Avoid Rise in Commercial Property Tax
In an interview that ran on Friday, Amari dismissed the idea of cutting Japan's sales tax, saying that distributing payouts to households and companies was an easier way to cushion the economic blow ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ootoya allies with food delivery firm amid hostile bid
Restaurant chain Ootoya Holdings , a target of a hostile bid by its largest shareholder, Colowide Co, said on Friday it had allied with online grocery delivery company Oisix Ra Daichi Inc. Ootoya ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s sukuk issuance to rise to $27b to finance COVID-19 battle: Moody’s
Moody's expects Indonesia’s sukuk issuance to increase by about 68.75 percent as the government unveiled a Rp 695.2 trillion (US$47.3 billion) stimulus package. ( read original story ...)
India extends $500 million aid to Maldives to restrict Chinese moves
Jaishankar said the plan linking Male to islands of Villingili, Gulhifahu will be the largest civilian infrastructure project in Maldives ... ( read original story ...)