AUKUS spurs arms race, puts to test Aussie pledge of nuclear non-proliferation
As Australia faces no major defence perils from the Pacific nations, the new grouping’s move is aimed at Chinese presence in the Asia Pacific.
Is it the U-turn of the economy’s recovery?
The hard-earned goodwill in the business elite, won through a multi-trillion-rupee stimulus package in the wake of the Covid pandemic last year, seems to be somewhat waning.
More Asean start-ups became unicorns with robust funding, rising middle class: Report
In 2021 alone, 19 start-ups in the region saw an increase in valuation to above US$1 billion, according to a report on Asean start-ups by Credit Suisse.
Bitcoin inches closer to record high
The world’s largest and best-known cryptocurrency inched closer to a historical high, ahead of the listing of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the US.
Singapore is No. 2 in the world for attracting and developing talent: Insead
In the same index for cities, Singapore ranked seventh, down from third last year but still the only Asian city in the top ten.
Vietnamese airlines to increase frequency of domestic flights
This follows a successful pilot operation to gradually restore air travel.
Japanese consumers can now snap up artwork, even cars online
Department stores and automakers are increasingly focusing on online sales, which spread as a result of so-called stay-at-home demand.
Thailand to promote its film industry in China
Thailand will team up with China to promote the Thai film industry to boost trade, investment and tourism in the country.
India has world’s largest number of crypto owners, most under 35
This even though the Indian government is ambivalent about how to regulate the digital coin ecosystem.
Malaysia’s retirement scheme ranked third in Asia
The country's ranking was based on a study of 43 retirement income systems across the globe.