Economy
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Asia
China announces one-off cash handouts for those in extreme poverty
SINGAPORE: China’s government has announced a rare one-off cash handout to those living in extreme poverty, a day after unveiling…
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Mexico
Drop in food prices pushes Mexico’s inflation to lowest in 3 months
Inflation is at its lowest point since May, according to data recently released by INEGI, Mexico’s national statistics institute. In…
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United Kingdom
Brexit impact keeps getting worse, economists warn
A new study suggests that the economic slump caused by the change in UK-EU relations post-Brexit is not just a…
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News
Commentary: Malaysia’s economy is improving, but there is another mountain to climb
HAS MALAYSIA TURNED A CORNER? With the new administration prioritising anti-corruption, economic growth, and international cooperation, investors have taken note…
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Asia
Thailand’s new PM outlines policies to parliament as consumer mood drops
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday (Sep 12) outlined her government’s policy agenda to parliament, headlined by plans…
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Germany
German inflation rate dips to lowest level in more than three years
The news raises hopes for another rate cut from the European Central Bank, with the policy committee set to meet…
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News
Ukraine plans to auction state-owned companies to fund military, boost economy
SUPPORT UKRAINE’S WAR-RAVAGED ECONOMY One of the properties that will be put up for sale will be Kyiv’s Hotel Ukraine,…
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Videos
Why Tipping Is So Out Of Control In The U.S.
Tipping in the United States is on the rise and experts are calling it tipflation. In the fourth quarter of…
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Asia
Indonesia’s middle class lament ‘worsening’ plight, as sharp drop in their population sets off economic alarm bell
JAKARTA: It has been four years since Mr Muhammad Yudhi last had a steady job. The 33-year-old motorcycle taxi driver…
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Asia
Indonesia’s middle class lament ‘worsening’ plight, as sharp drop in their population sets off economic alarm bell
JAKARTA: It has been four years since Mr Muhammad Yudhi last had a steady job. The 33-year-old motorcycle taxi driver…
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