Malaysia’s lower house approves TTP deal
15:03 | 28/01/2016 Global Economy
The lower house of Malaysia ’s Parliament approved the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) agreement on January 28 after two days of debate.
France to 'strengthen' relations with Russia despite sanctions
15:52 | 27/01/2016 Global Economy
France’s economy minister Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France was working to strengthen its relations with Russia in spite of Western sanctions imposed against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.
IMF urges EU to open jobs market to refugees
10:55 | 26/01/2016 Global Economy
The surge of Middle East refugees into Europe will help boost the economic growth of the continent over the short term.
Thai rice producers to cut output
10:54 | 25/01/2016 Global Economy
Thai rice farmers, millers and exporters have agreed to the government's plan to cut rice production in the 2016-17 crop, according to the local website “Bangkokpost.com”.
FTA negotiation between Japan, China and South Korea sees no progress
10:47 | 22/01/2016 Global Economy
High-ranking negotiators from Japan, China and South Korea failed to set goals for how far they want to open their markets in the latest round of talks on a three-way free trade accord.
Iran calls on international investment as nuclear deal takes effect
14:26 | 21/01/2016 Global Economy
Iran on Sunday called on international enterprises to participate in its economy after the comprehensive deal on Tehran's nuclear program officially took effect last Saturday.
WEF 2016 focuses on mastering 4th industrial revolution
14:21 | 20/01/2016 Global Economy
Over 2,500 leaders from 100 countries convene today at the 46th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, from 20 to 23 January in Davos, Switzerland, themed “Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution”.
Russia slashes GDP forecast for 2016: Draft
10:16 | 19/01/2016 Global Economy
Russia's Economy Ministry has changed its 2016 forecast to predict economic contraction rather than slight growth and has lowered its average oil price assumption to $40 per barrel, a draft document showed last Friday.
Japan, South Korea seek to deepen economic ties
15:46 | 15/01/2016 Global Economy
Japan and South Korea discussed economic cooperation in high-level talks on Tuesday.
Thailand to continue with economic stimulus policy
11:20 | 14/01/2016 Global Economy
The Thai Government will continue to issue additional economic stimulus packages after previous measures brought upbeat initial success, said government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd on January 4.
