UN predicts China to drive East Asia’s economic recovery
According to the report, the Chinese economy is expected to accelerate as the government recently optimized its prevention measures and eased monetary and fiscal policies.
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Cambodian ministry plans major events to attract ‘1 million’ Chinese visitors
Although mainland China had accounted for a 35.73 per cent share of all international arrivals to Cambodia in 2019, `that proportion dropped to just 4.69 per cent last year as a…
Vietnam’s trade with India hits record in 2022
Besides trade, bilateral cooperation in tourism and investment also grew with the resumption and launch of direct air routes.
China holds the crown as gold producer and consumer
In 2022, it was estimated that China accounted for 10 percent of the world's total gold production and it has been the world's largest gold producer since 2007.
Stablecoin licensing regime new fintech milestone for Hong Kong
Notable downfalls in the global virtual-asset market in 2022 have put stablecoins under regulatory scrutiny by major jurisdictions.
South Korea logs highest monthly trade deficit amid sluggish chip demand
While outbound shipments fell 16.6 percent on-year to $46.27 billion in January - the largest drop in three years - imports slipped 2.6 percent on-year to $58.96 billion.
IMF lifts 2023 global growth forecast to 2.9%
The IMF also said despite headline inflation has come down in many countries, a premature easing may leave markets vulnerable to sudden repricings if core inflation fails to come…
Singapore to buy electricity from Malaysia for first time from second half of 2023
This will make up about 1.5 per cent of Singapore’s peak electricity demand, enough to power about 144,000 four-room Housing Board flats for a year.
Cambodian salt, fish sauce, crayfish set for GI tag
Geographical indications are intellectual property tools that protect products originating or otherwise strongly linked to a specific geographical region.
Chiang Mai beats Singapore as safest city in Southeast Asia
According to the Numbeo website, Chiang Mai was followed by Davao in the Philippines and then Singapore.