Asia
‘Quad’ will expand remit in Asia-Pacific
The Quad is gearing up for a ministerial meeting next week
AsiaVietnam is set for firm growth in 2020, led by exports
Vietnam's GDP rose 2.6% year-on-year in July-September, putting it on track to be one of few economies to grow this year
Asia‘Shielding’ vulnerable populations may be unfeasible
A new study estimates the number of people that are vulnerable to severe COVID-19 disease globally
InternationalCoronavirus will prompt more monetary easing in Asia
The risks posed by the coronavirus have prompted China, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines to ease monetary policy
AsiaCrises nearer home may thwart Turkey’s Asian ambitions
Ankara is cultivating closer ties with the Asia-Pacific region in particular as part of its development strategy
TurkeyConcern over death penalty will grow in Asia-Pacific
The region appears to be moving against a global trend of rejecting capital punishment
AsiaAsia-Pacific rate cuts may be reckless amid volatility
India and New Zealand both cut rates more than expected amid the weakest GDP growth in years; Thailand also joined in
InternationalChina’s trade dip risks driving Singapore to recession
China’s exports and imports fell in June and the regional impact is clear from Singapore’s GDP plunging in April-June
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