Japan, U.S. set to open talks on steel, aluminum tariffs
The talks are aimed at addressing “global steel and aluminum excess capacity,” restoring market-oriented conditions and preserving critical industries
Policy Matters
20 nations to join hands in promoting electric vehicles
Japan and about 20 other economies at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow will promote investments in the sector
MAS to prepare for digital Singapore dollar, though case for it ‘not urgent’, says top official
As part of Project Orchid, MAS is starting to build the tech infrastructure and competencies necessary to issue a digital Singdollar, he said
Zhejiang province issues rules for celebrity endorsements
The rules prohibit celebrities from promoting products they have never used and require them to test products they recommend
Hanoians await country’s first metro project
The rail project was due for launch in 2015 but it has been beset with long delays and costly overruns
Japanese companies pitch decarbonization tech at COP26 to boost exports
Tokyo hopes to sell decarbonisation technologies overseas as part of its growth strategy
Indonesia mulls ‘vaccine lane’ to further bypass quarantine restrictions
During a regional summit last week, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said six Asean countries were working together in subregional groups to set up the VTL
Mental health a silent pandemic
Although Bhutan’s health system has come a long way over the years, there is much to be done, particularly in the areas concerning mental health.
RCEP on track to come into force on Jan 1, 2022
The wait is on for four Asean countries and South Korea to ratify the agreement, that will become the world's biggest trade pact by GDP
Taiwan to implement points system for migrant worker entry
Migrant workers from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines will be allowed into Taiwan as part of the first stage