Asean refineries shut units and cut output in fight for survival
As a result, refineries across the wider Asia-Pacific region have also started cutting runs or temporarily shutting units,…
Possible “Super El Niño” puts ASEAN on alert for severe heat and drought
Impacts on other parts of the world For North America, the impacts will vary by region. The western…
AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds
Artificial intelligence has emerged as the driving force behind global trade growth, fuelled by a surge in data-centre…
Thailand’s Growth Stalls as Energy Shock and Trade Uncertainty Grip the Region, World Bank Warns
Three shocks bearing down on the region Thailand’s difficulties sit within a broader regional picture…
Thailand Faces ‘Worst Energy Crisis in History’ as Diesel Prices Treble
The Energy Ministry plans to reclaim refinery windfall profits to rescue the national Fuel Fund as…
China’s Hainan wants more than beach tourism. Will new customs rules cause a sea change?
As China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its regions are also in the process of embracing change. The…
Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech push
The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…
Srettha Thavisin’s economic vision for Thailand published in Financial Times
A shift in tourism and business climate On tourism, Srettha pointed out that Thailand should focus on…
Thailand, branded the “sick man of Asia”: how much hope can a new government deliver? – Nation Thailand
Thailand, branded the “sick man of Asia”: how much hope can a new government deliver? Nation ThailandHow Thailand became…
From ‘Economic Tiger’ to the ‘Sick Man of Asia’
As manufacturing stalls and household debt nears 90% of GDP, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy faces a…
Explainer: How Singapore’s unique monetary policy works
SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank has a unique method of managing monetary policy, tweaking the…
Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
Item 1 of 2 A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore building in Singapore April 18, 2016.…