Indonesia morning news for July 9

Indonesia morning news for July 9

Indonesia’s retail sales tumble to biggest fall since 2008 Indonesia’s retail sales index contracted by 20.6 percent in May, the biggest dive since 2008, dragged by plunging clothes sales, as well as cultural and recreational […]

Singapore morning news for July 9

Singapore morning news for July 9

GE2020: Voters advised to take public transport, walk to polling stations Voters should take public transport or walk to their polling stations on Friday (Jul 10), the police said on Wednesday. — Channel NewsAsia (very […]

Indonesia morning news for July 8

Indonesia morning news for July 8

Indonesia’s forex reserves soar to US$131.7 billion in June-end Bank Indonesia recorded Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves to reach US$131.7 billion at the end of June 2020, an increase from $130.5 billion during the corresponding period […]

Singapore morning news for July 8

Singapore morning news for July 8

Singapore banks’ weakening operating environment pressures ratings: Fitch Ratings Fitch Ratings aims to review and resolve a rating watch negative (RWN) placed on DBS, OCBC and United Overseas Bank “in the next three months or […]

Indonesia morning news for July 7

Indonesia morning news for July 7

Indonesia set to become third virus hotspot in Asia, expert warns Indonesia will become the third coronavirus epicentre in Asia after China and India, according to one of the country’s top epidemiologists. — The Sydney […]

Singapore morning news for July 7

Singapore morning news for July 7

Trials to test public-health safety measures during flights underway SINGAPORE and the UK have started a series of trials to test measures aimed at reducing the public health risk to air passengers, air crew and […]

Indonesia morning news for July 6

Indonesia morning news for July 6

Covid-19 Deaths Hit New Record as Indonesia Endures Worst Week in the Outbreak Indonesia reported 82 deaths from coronavirus-related diseases on Sunday, the highest single-day fatalities since the outbreak, to take the total death toll […]

Singapore morning news for July 6

Singapore morning news for July 6

May retail sales hit all-time low; industry hoping for rebound SINGAPORE retailers crashed to an all-time low in May, as revenue was more than halved on the year before. — The Business Times Singapore May […]

Indonesia morning news for July 3

Indonesia morning news for July 3

Indonesia to Produce COVID Vaccine for Its Own Exclusive Use Indonesia will be producing a coronavirus vaccine for itself due to concerns about global distribution of foreign-produced vaccines, the head of Indonesia’s national COVID-19 research […]

Singapore morning news for July 3

Singapore morning news for July 3

Worst dengue outbreak in Singapore’s history expected this year with more than 14,000 cases reported so far: NEA More than 14,000 cases have been reported since Jan 1, with the total number expected to surpass […]

Indonesia morning news for July 2

Indonesia morning news for July 2

Indonesia’s inflation falls to 20-year low as consumer spending weakens Indonesia recorded the lowest annual inflation rate since 2000 in June, slightly below the central bank’s target range, as the coronavirus pandemic upends business activity […]

Singapore morning news for July 2

Singapore morning news for July 2

1.4 million Singaporeans to get $570 million in GST vouchers in August Eligible Singaporeans will receive text messages or letters to inform them of their benefits by July 3. — Straits Times (annoying popups) GE2020: […]