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Russia unexpectedly slashes rates as focus shifts to economy The central bank lowered the rate to 17 per cent from 20 per cent on Friday and said further cuts could be made at upcoming meetings if conditions permit. "Ext…

Japan to ban coal imports from Russia, announces additional sanctions This marks a reversal for Japan, which earlier had said it would reduce imports gradually while looking for alternative suppliers in the wake of sanct…

World food prices hit record high over Ukraine war: FAO The FAO's food price index, which had already reported a record in February, surged by 12.6 per cent last month, "making a giant leap to a new highest level since i…

From Hong Kong to Sydney, home prices in Asia's priciest cities are falling The turnaround couldn't be more abrupt after low borrowing costs and a fear of missing out during the pandemic spurred a global property frenzy…

Meta plans virtual currency, creator coins for its apps If implemented, it could also give Meta a new revenue channel and control over transactions in its suite of apps and services, which include Facebook, Instagram, Wh…

Former Bistrot Etroit chef moves to bigger premises at Sage Remember the cranky Yasunori Doi, who served up French bistro fare to just six or seven customers a night in a cupboard-sized outfit at Orchard Plaza? He's expa…

More collective sales expected to be launched in 2022, but many will be overpriced We're already seeing it happening, but it's also important to avoid being greedy when it comes to en-bloc sales.

IEA details plan to release 120m barrels of oil over 6 months to cool prices In addition to a 60 million barrels release from the United States, Japan, the second biggest contributor, said it would release a record 15 mi…

Ahead of reopening, nightlife players fret over lease renewals, uncertainty of operations The green light to reopen that has finally come for nightlife businesses may be a case of "too little, too late" for existing and…

Foreign airlines told to cut passengers into Covid-hit Shanghai Non-Chinese carriers were instructed by Shanghai's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday (Apr 7) to reduce passenger loads to a maximu…