Welcome, rich foreigners: Malaysia
Malaysia’s new “residence by investment” visa scheme, beginning on Oct 1, is set to attract foreign tycoons and wealthy businessmen to invest and give the economy a boost.
Policy Matters
Digital Agency struggles to reform Japanese bureaucracy 1 year after launch
The agency's role as a control tower for the digitisation of government work has stalled due to resistance from officials.
Task forces to speed up stimulus package
China called on major economic provinces to take the lead in supporting the country's growth amid downward pressures, after key indicators slowed in July.
Philippine Department of Agriculture pushes boost to salt making
Early August, the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc., called for a budget for the local salt industry as the country was sourcing 93 percent of its salt needs from…
South Korea’s education ministry to nurture 1 million skilled workers for digital industry
The ministry will push for measures to produce skilled workers, including software and artificial intelligence education for elementary and middle schools within this year.
China’s market regulator announces new blind box product guidelines
According to the State Administration for Market Regulation, businesses can only sell blind box to juveniles aged 8 and above after obtaining the consent of their guardians.
Surprise rate cut to help China solidify economic rebound
Thanks to the cuts, the country's loan prime rates are likely to see reductions this month, experts said.
Philippines may import sugar around October if supply runs out
However, the amount would be smaller than the proposed 300,000 metric tons, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
S’pore drink outlets must label beverages high in sugar, saturated fat on their menus
Coming into effect by the end of next year, this is part of the government's efforts to influence consumers' diet and sugar intake in order to win the war on diabetes.
New US chip subsidy bill poses threat to global economy: Chinese trade associations
The bill stipulates a series of measures so as to encourage companies to build factories in the US.