It’s up to business: Singapore says on Indonesia’s new capital investment
Singapore DPM Lawrence Wong said investing in Nusantara would be done on a commercial basis, and the Singaporean government would facilitate any companies interested in…
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Asia shares struggle as China fails to stimulate
China reported economic growth of 0.8 per cent in the second quarter, above the 0.5 per cent forecasted, while the annual pace slowed more than expected to 6.3 per cent.
India to push G-20 to raise share of taxes on firms where they earn ‘excess profits’: Officials
India’s proposal could temper optimism among G-20 members, such as Australia and Japan, that the meeting would make progress on a long-awaited overhaul of global corporate…
China to have world’s biggest film market by 2025: PwC
In 2027, the country's movie box office revenue could hit US$13.2 billion, accounting for 27 per cent of the global market.
Who is Ambiga Subramanian, self-made millionaire?
Ambiga Subramanian has become the first woman to head an Indian unicorn startup which has a value of over $1 billion.
Asian buyers dominate luxury auctions in first half of 2023, says Christie’s
Of its millennial buyers, almost 60 percent came from the Asia-Pacific, making the region a significant driver of growth in millennial collectors at its auctions.
India seeks to secure its green growth strategy by identifying a list of critical minerals
The list is aimed at minimising risks to the country’s green growth strategy that may arise from supply chain bottlenecks.
Global companies hunting for stable suppliers amid China’s metal export curbs
Some industry watchers believed China's metals restrictions could trigger short-term supply snags and higher prices.
US abuse of export controls will backfire: Chinese commerce ministry
A Commerce Ministry spokeswoman said the unilateral actions taken by the US are intended to fragment the global semiconductor market.
Developing nations like Ethiopia benefit from Chinese expertise
The 27 workshops established to date offer degrees to more than 6,100 students and temporary training programs for some 31,500 students.