Thai rates still low, tightening to be gradual, says central bank official
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s policy interest rate remains low and further tightening will be gradual to curb inflation risks as…
Economy
Hong Kong to fine-tune mortgage limits for first-time homebuyers
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong plans to “fine-tune” the maximum size of mortgages available to first-time homebuyers, Financial Secretary…
PwC Australia to sell government business for A$1, appoint new CEO
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) -PwC Australia on Sunday entered an exclusivity agreement with private equity firm Allegro Funds to…
Russia turmoil to fuel market volatility, flight to safety
(Reuters) – Heavily armed Russian mercenaries who advanced most of the way to Moscow began turning back on Saturday, de-escalating…
As Canada’s wildfires intensify, recruiting firefighters is tougher
By Nia Williams BRITISH COLUMBIA (Reuters) – Canada is wrestling with its worst-ever start to wildfire season, but recruiting firefighters…
Factbox-Russia’s Rostov, seized by rebels, is important commodity hub
By Polina Devitt and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – Following are facts about oil, gas and grains flows in Russia’s…
Brazil’s Lula calls for ‘common sense’ negotiations on EU-Mercosur trade pact
(Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged the European Union and the Mercosur to set…
Pakistan changes FY2024 budget as dictated by IMF to clinch stalled funds
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan has changed its budget for the financial year starting on July 1, Finance Minister…
Exclusive-Nissan investigates claims CEO put deputy under surveillance
By Daniel Leussink, Norihiko Shirouzu and Maki Shiraki TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan has launched an investigation into claims by a…
Vietnam to extend VAT cut until year-end to prop up slowing economy
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese lawmakers on Saturday approved a government plan to extend a reduction in value added tax (VAT)…