BANGKOK, May 19 (Reuters): Thailand has no need to raise interest rates following the Federal Reserve's hikes in US rates as domestic factors and the economic recovery will be the main issues determining policy, the central bank chief said on Thursday. The country's external position remains strong with low foreign debt and high international reserves, Bank of Thailand … [Read more...] about Thailand has no need to follow Fed’s tightening, says central bank chief
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Johor working on comprehensive plan to improve rakyat’s lives
PASIR GUDANG: A six-pillar plan is currently being drafted by the state government to bring Johor forward and improve the lives of its people, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi ( pic ). The Johor Mentri Besar said that the plan is expected to be finalised during a state leaders' retreat on May 26-28. According to him, the six pillars include good governance, the economy, … [Read more...] about Johor working on comprehensive plan to improve rakyat’s lives
Malaysia touts trade access as US Indo-Pacific plan only a ‘good beginning’ -trade chief
WASHINGTON: Malaysia views U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed Indo-Pacific economic bloc as a welcome initiative but sees a bigger immediate opportunity in selling its access to a China-led trade pact to lure investment from global companies, Malaysia 's trade minister said on Friday. The Biden administration's proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) aims to … [Read more...] about Malaysia touts trade access as US Indo-Pacific plan only a ‘good beginning’ -trade chief
Comment: S’pore clubbers now need solid planning to even get through the doors, but it’s all worth it
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg It feels so surreal to finally be able to hear loud bass and muffled beats escaping the walls of nightclubs in Clarke Quay. Nightclubs in Singapore reopened on Apr. 19 this year, and demand for entry is at an all-time high after a two-year hiatus. For frequent partygoers like myself, these … [Read more...] about Comment: S’pore clubbers now need solid planning to even get through the doors, but it’s all worth it
Prolonged truce needed for Mariupol evacuations, Ukraine’s president says
A family of Ukrainian evacuees from Mariupol embraces after arriving at a registration centre for internally displaced people, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine May 3, 2022. REUTERS KYIV — Civilians including women and children are still trapped inside Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol and a prolonged ceasefire is needed to ensure their evacuation … [Read more...] about Prolonged truce needed for Mariupol evacuations, Ukraine’s president says