Terrorist attacks may pose risk to Europe's growth: S&P
09:41 | 25/11/2015 Global Economy
A worsening terrorist threat in Western Europe could eventually hamper economic growth in the region, ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) said last week.
27th ASEAN Summit closes successfully
15:02 | 23/11/2015 Global Economy
The 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur on November 22 with the signing of a Declaration on the establishment of the ASEAN Community which featured a turning point in the 48-year-old bloc’s history.
World leaders determined to realize TPP
11:07 | 20/11/2015 Global Economy
The 6th meeting of TPP leaders was held on Wednesday within the framework of the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Manila.
Greece and its creditors agree on many issues
15:29 | 18/11/2015 Global Economy
Greece and its creditors have agreed on "many" of the issues that had to be resolved for Athens to receive more bailout funds but will hold more talks in the coming days, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said on Monday.
2015 APEC Economic Leaders' Week Opens In Manila
09:42 | 17/11/2015 Global Economy
The 2015 APEC Economic Leaders' Week, hosted by the Philippines and chaired by President Benigno S. Aquino III, has commenced in Manila.
Thailand’s rice exports to reach 10 million tonnes next year
10:49 | 16/11/2015 Global Economy
Thailand’s rice export prospects are brightening with shipments expected at 9.5 – 10 million tonnes next year, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
Global oil price bounces back after 4 days of decline
16:29 | 12/11/2015 Global Economy
The global oil price has bounced back after 4 consecutive days of decline while the USD also reached the highest rate since April.
Laos removes automobile import duties
11:26 | 11/11/2015 Global Economy
Laos has recently removed import tariffs on automobiles, part of its measures to lift trade barriers before the ASEAN Economic Community is formed later this year.
Myanmar: Rice export drops in first half of fiscal 2015
14:42 | 09/11/2015 Global Economy
Myanmar’s rice export fetched 185.84 million USD in the first half of the fiscal year 2015, down 60 million USD from the same period last year, the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) was quoted by China’s Xinhua news agency on November 8.
TPP member countries release full text of trade deal
17:26 | 07/11/2015 Global Economy
The full English text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade pact that involves 12 countries across the Pacific region and 40% of global GDP, has been released online one month after negotiations were concluded.
