Ad-hoc public holidays an ‘unhealthy economic habit’ that must stop, says SME association
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) has urged the government to stop…
China’s power ‘supergrid’ gives Xi buffer against energy shocks
China’s long-running effort to build out its energy sources is getting fresh momentum from the war in the…
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) says U.S. tariffs may ease inflation short term
The RBNZ says U.S. tariffs may lower inflation in New Zealand in the near term but could push…
Govt reallocates funds, eyes low-interest loans to meet fuel demand
To ensure sufficient fuel imports to meet domestic demand, the government is reallocating funds from various sectors and…
Fresh warning over risky financial advice targeting young Australians
In briefNearly two out of three respondents said they had logged on to social media platforms to seek…
The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too
As well as checking the news for updates on events in the Middle East, many New Zealanders are…
China’s factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows
Staff sort parcels on the mail sorting assembly line at the Postal Delivery Logistics Joint Distribution Center in…
The private equity crunch is not a prelude to the next crisis
We are fixated on two problems: the price of oil and the frailty of our banking system. We…
Gen Z use social media and AI platforms for financial advice despite ASIC warnings
The corporate watchdog has put artificial intelligence platforms on notice about providing unregulated financial advice after new research…
Markets live updates: ASX steady as Middle East war rattles global stocks, RBA interest rate hike looms
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose — a lot happened on the war front, but on…
The energy crisis: Expert update
I AM devoting today’s column to some information received in the past couple of days from an expert…
African economic growth threatened as oil prices surge
As oil prices remain high amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, its impact is increasingly filtering…