World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia & Pacific
Growth forecasts have been downgraded for most countries, says the Bank.
Xi unveils plan to turn China into global talent hub
Country aims to rank among world's best as strategic force in science by 2035
PM Ismail unveils Malaysia’s biggest five-year development plan with $129b allocation
The plan for the period 2021-2025 focuses on nine key areas, that include social welfare, protection of workers, and addressing the needs of the poor.
HK to seize growth opportunities in 14th five year plan
The city will remain an international center for finance, commerce and trade, a report says.
Covid-19 plays havoc with airport reopening plans in Asia
Air hubs have been pushing back reopening plans as governments struggle to contain the virus
China’s property market stable despite Evergrande distress: NBS
Regulatory adjustments have dampened some unreasonable demands, says National Bureau of Statistics official
Foreign investment into Vietnamese start-ups expected to rise despite COVID-19
The trend indicates Viet Nam has emerged as a startup hub, catching up with regional countries like Indonesia and Singapore.
India emerges as global rice exporting hub, during pandemic
The country's exports registered a 112 % increase during 2020-21 - the highest ever since New Delhi started rice exports.
Tougher EU airport slot rules trigger Asia retaliation threat
Authorities controlling slots at major Asian airports are ready to slap similar 'use it or lose it' conditions on European carriers flying to Asia's cities.
The rise of Pakistani tech
The last one year has seen an exponential rise in Pakistani start-up companies, as more and more tech-savvy entrepreneurs attempt to solve longstanding business issues with the…