Over the past five to seven years, democracy and rights have been on a downward slide in nearly every country in Asia that is either a mature, long-lasting democracy or something close to it.

The ECB's rate cut barely impacted crypto, highlighting Europe's diminishing role as US and Asia grow in significance for the market.

Sri Mulyani said the deregulation measures were also part of an ongoing effort to reform Southeast Asia's largest economy. Indonesia has set a 5.2% GDP growth target this year versus 5.03% ...