Category: energy

Oct 25

Jokowi’s Son to Uphold Key Policies as Prabowo’s VP Candidate

Article content (Bloomberg) — The eldest son of Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo pledged to uphold his father’s existing policies as he runs alongside Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto as his vice-presidential candidate. “Our task now is to continue existing programs and refine them,” said Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, after his candidacy was earlier announced by Prabowo […]
Oct 25

Top Green Politician Can’t Make Germany Meet Climate Aim

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Even with one of the world’s most powerful green politicians in charge, Germany is failing on almost all its climate targets. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Petra Sorge Published Oct 25, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation m[rt7wd{4f{bfi1nlhaer1}5_media_dl_1.png Source: German Environment Agenc Article content (Bloomberg) — Even […]
Oct 24

Germany to Pass Japan as 3rd-Largest Economy, Helped by Weak Yen

Article content (Bloomberg) — Germany’s economy is projected to dislodge Japan’s as the world’s third largest in 2023, helped by a slide in the yen against the dollar and the euro.  The International Monetary Fund’s latest projections estimate Germany’s nominal gross domestic product at $4.43 trillion this year, compared with $4.23 trillion for Japan.  Article […]
Oct 23

Singapore’s Core Inflation Cools to 18-Month Low in September

Article content (Bloomberg) — Singapore’s core inflation decelerated further in September, vindicating the central bank’s decision to leave monetary policy settings unchanged this month. The core measure, which excludes housing and private transportation costs and is tracked by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, cooled to 3% from a year ago, official data showed Monday. Article […]
Oct 21

NATO Admiral Says Growing China-Russia Ties Raise Risk in Arctic

Article content (Bloomberg) — NATO is increasingly concerned about China’s shipping on Russia’s Northern Sea route, and the possibility that its commercial and scientific interests could be a precursor to a Chinese military presence in the Arctic, the alliance’s senior military officer said. “We know there are military scientists on board these ships,” Admiral Rob […]
Oct 21

Fresh Growth Numbers Are Set to Show US Remains Economic Powerhouse

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business The world’s largest economy probably expanded at the quickest pace in nearly two years during the third quarter on the back of a steadfast US consumer, a challenge for Federal Reserve officials who are debating whether additional policy tightening is needed. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Vince Golle and […]