Govt & Economy
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Thai Q2 GDP growth slows sharply amid weak global demand
Thailand’s economy grew at a much slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter, data showed on Monday (Aug 21), as weak exports and slower investment undercut strength in tourism and prompted the g...
German economy bids goodbye to years of plenty
On his many visits to semiconductor factories and electric car plants, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz bangs the drum for an economy at the forefront of an industrial transformation.
S Korea may cut 2023 GDP growth forecast on sluggish chip sales
South Korea is considering lowering its 2023 economic growth forecast to reflect sluggish performance by the semiconductor industry, Yonhap News Agency has reported.
Singapore appoints first government chief sustainability officer
THE Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is establishing a government chief sustainability officer (GCSO) position with effect from Jan 1, 2023, to drive the Republic’s sustainability ...
Malaysia GE will end up with another fractious coalition, with splintering support
MALAYSIA’S parliament was dissolved on Monday (Oct 10), paving the way for a general election (GE) which the government hopes will end political instability, as well as help it move on from the embarr...
Singapore prices inaugural S$2.4b of 50-year sovereign green bonds to yield 3.04%
SINGAPORE received strong demand for its inaugural offer of green bonds, allowing the sovereign issuer to reach or surpass pricing indications.
MAS to launch first Singapore sovereign green bond this week
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Monday (Aug 1) that it will be issuing Singapore’s inaugural sovereign green bond, which is known as Green Singapore Government Securities (Infrastru...
