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Malaysia: Hishammuddin calls for end to Umno infighting
- April 12, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Daily News
No CommentsSEMBRONG Umno division chief Hishammuddin Hussein has urged grassroots members to stop pitting leaders against each other and dividing the party, and instead focus on maintaining stability. He said he was worried about issues that
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The Philippines: House exploring ‘deficit-neutral’ ways to finance third stimulus
- April 12, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Daily News
A THIRD ROUND of economic stimulus is likely to be enacted and Congress is currently exploring with economic managers how to fund it without adding to the budget deficit, including withdrawing retained earnings from government
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Thailand adds 985 Covid cases 12 Apr 21, new record
- April 12, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Daily News
The government reported 985 new Covid-19 cases on 12 Apr 21, a new daily record since the pandemic began, bringing the accumulated total to 33,610. All but five of the new infections were transmitted inside
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Accelerating global recovery boosts Asian exports, inflation risks contained; Singapore: Snag in succession points to deep weaknesses in political system
- April 12, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Centennial Asia Insights
Highlights from the CAA Weekly Table: Global tax regime: There is a good chance of a global agreement that will prevent countries such as Singapore from using tax incentives to attract business headquarters. Asian economic
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The Philippines: Government wants time-bound, targeted lockdowns
- April 12, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Daily News
Strict lockdowns, should the need arise, must be implemented in a targeted and time-bound manner to limit the ill effects on employment, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). In an economic bulletin, Finance Undersecretary