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Singapore: Recalibrating our growth forecasts amid cross-currents; Taking stock of foreign direct investment in Asia
- May 23, 2022
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- Category: Centennial Asia Insights
No CommentsSingapore: Recalibrating our growth forecasts amid cross-currents A number of headwinds including supply disruptions abroad, a weaker outlook for financial services (15% of GDP), and slower growth in the real estate sector following macroprudential tightening
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Malaysia: Govt likely to introduce targeted fuel subsidy – Azmin
- May 21, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
The government will likely introduce a targeted fuel subsidy mechanism, said Senior Minister Azmin Ali. The international trade and industry minister said this is to cushion the impact of rising crude oil prices, especially for
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Indian government trims tax on fuel, essential commodities to fight inflation
- May 21, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
India announced a series of changes to the tax structure levied on crucial commodities in a bid to insulate consumers from rising prices amid high inflation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a cut in excise
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Indonesia to revert to palm oil DMO after lifting export ban
- May 20, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
The government has decided to bring back the domestic market obligation (DMO) policy for palm oil, in the hope of stabilizing domestic cooking oil prices after it lifts an export ban on the commodity. Coordinating
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Thai inflation pressure grows as government cuts oil subsidy
- May 19, 2022
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- Category: Daily News
Thai inflation is swelling as the end of a diesel subsidy has caused logistics costs to rise, adding more pressure to the cost of living that is weighing on the economy. Producers of several products,