Don't let youth become 'lost generation'
Underemployment hurts the younger population and exacts a toll on the economy.
China's exports tumble in May as global demand falters
China's post-pandemic stock rally has faded as small-time investors turn bearish on equities and double down instead on safer assets amid a stuttering economic recovery.
Ringgit slump no measure of economic situation, says PM
Anwar Ibrahim says economic growth in 2022 exceeded the pre-pandemic level and is expected to continue growing.
Chinese universities raise tuition fees by as much as 54%
The higher fees come amid a financial crunch among local governments after three years of disruptive Covid-19 policies, a property crisis and a sluggish economy.
Ringgit facing prospect of hitting RM5 to US dollar?
Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the ringgit performance is determined by market forces although the current slump is expected to be short-term in nature.
No complaints doesn't mean no price hikes, say food industry players
They say they have been struggling to manage the increase in food prices even with the price controls on some goods.
No future for Orang Asli youth
Village leaders worry about their young people who cannot find jobs in the city but have no prospects at home.
Pakistan inflation rockets to record 37.97%
Non-perishable foods and transport costs climbed more than 50% over May 2022, while average inflation for the past 12 months was 29.16%.
Economist warns against politicising ringgit as PH attacks backfire amid currency slump
Statements linking the low ringgit value to administrative weaknesses come back to haunt Pakatan Harapan leaders as they struggle with the latest slide.
Despite world-beating growth, India's lack of jobs threatens its young
India's urban unemployment soared during the Covid-19 pandemic, reaching a high of 20.9% in the April-June 2020 quarter, while wages fell.
Hawkers back on China's streets as economic recovery teeters
Economic pressure is forcing hawkers to risk fines or having their products confiscated.
Menu Rahmah helps cut food inflation, says minister
Salahuddin Ayub says inflation for food outside the home has dropped from 9.6% to 9.3% since the initiative was introduced in January.
