More banking sector vulnerabilities may be exposed: IMF chief
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the quick transition to high interest rates played a role in uncovering weaknesses, and added that the pain may not be over.
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Drilling of Asia’s deepest oil, gas well begins
The well, located at the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, is expected to register a depth which is 620 meters plus longer than the height of Mount Qomolangma.
China’s high-tech zones show strong growth momentum in Q1
The advantageous industrial clusters have further developed and expanded in the national high-tech zones across the country in the first quarter of this year.
Top 9 Chinese cities with most companies in algorithms and computing power
Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen are the top three Chinese cities with most companies strong in algorithms and computing power, according to a report by Hurun.
Pakistan’s state-run firms worst in Asia: World Bank
On an annual basis, these entities together swallow more than Rs458 billion in public funds to stay afloat as their combined loans and guarantees surged to almost 10 per cent of…
App to be launched for Malaysians to trace and get back their monies
Sharing his own experience as a victim, the Deputy Finance Minister said there were 14 attempts by fraudsters to grab his unclaimed funds.
Google tops S’pore best employers ranking in light of employees working from home
The tech industry has had a challenging year or so, with mass layoffs and company closures, but Google has stuck to its hybrid work arrangements.
Worn shoes
One of the oldest artisans in the Philippines’ shoe capital faces a grim future as their handcrafted shoes struggle against the influx of cheap imports.
Intel chief stresses key microchip role of China
As the world's largest chip market, the Chinese mainland consumes more than half of the world's semiconductors, said research company Daxue Consulting.
Why is Singapore a magnet for Chinese billionaires?
Strong bilateral ties among others make the city state a strong contender for wealthy Chinese family offices looking to set up shop outside China.