Inflationary pressure INFLATION data for April 2022, which will be the key focus this week, is expected to remain at around 2%. Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) in March 2022 rose 2.2% to 125.6 against 122.9 in March 2021, surpassing the average inflation for the January 2011 to March 2022 period which stood at 1.9%. Bloomberg estimates a 2.2% growth year-on-year … [Read more...] about The week ahead – Inflationary pressure, Singapore CPI, GDP, Monetary policy decisions
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New Macron govt races to ease cost of living crisis ahead of election
PARIS (Reuters) -France's new government will speed up work on a bill to help families with the soaring cost of living, its spokeswoman said on Monday - as the relaunch of Emmanuel Macron's presidency risked being overshadowed by rape allegations against one of his ministers. Weeks before a parliamentary ballot which the newly re-elected Macron needs to win to be able to … [Read more...] about New Macron govt races to ease cost of living crisis ahead of election
Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
Brunei is heavily dependent on its hydrocarbon resource wealth, which provides more than half of the nation’s income. The government has highlighted its concerns about the nation’s oil dependence, which leaves it vulnerable to economic shocks. Brunei sees diversification as integral to its economic development and has outlined plans to reduce oil dependency and develop other … [Read more...] about Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?
It’s estimated that millions of people in the US use period-tracking apps to plan ahead, track when they are ovulating, and monitor other health effects. The apps can help signal when a period is late. After Politico published on May 2 a draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicating that Roe v. Wade, the law that guarantees the constitutional right to an abortion, would be … [Read more...] about Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?
There is a wantan mee rivalry in Katong, 2 Engs competing with each other
Two wantan noodles businesses are duking it out in Katong. Both are called "Eng's" but it looks like they won't be that eng ("free" in Hokkien) with the competition each side is serving the other, and with both shops just across the street from each other. The older Eng's Wantan Noodle has to contend with the newer upstart, Eng's Char Siew Wantan Mee . And … [Read more...] about There is a wantan mee rivalry in Katong, 2 Engs competing with each other