Vietnam, UAE to begin negotiations for comprehensive economic partnership
The two countries have signed a Ministerial Declaration on starting negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
Economy
Prospects for Busan’s World Expo bid
Mayor Park Heong-joon views the 2030 World Expo as a chance to boost the economy and raise Busan's international profile, the author states.
Govt gazettes new anti-corruption bill after IMF deal
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that Sri Lanka will enact key points of its agreement with the IMF into law upon parliamentary approval, with the anti-corruption…
‘Superrich’ S. Koreans ditch real estate for cash in 2022: report
In 2022, those classed as superrich owned an average of 32.3 billion won in total assets.
LG Electronics CEO travels to Southeast Asia to further market dominance
Seeing great potential for growth, LG Electronics has set Asia as its strategic region and plans to expand its market presence there.
Johor to get half of RM170 billion worth of China investments
Of the RM170bil, Johor would be getting RM80bil from China's largest petrochemical company, Rongsheng Petrochemical Co Ltd.
Rice prices expected to rise in Philippines, warns official
The surge in the global prices of inputs, such as fertilizer, low buffer stock makes it impossible to keep prices low, he said.
China plans to ban exports of rare earth magnet tech
With the global trend toward decarbonisation, China is believed to be seeking to seize control of the magnet supply chain.
India’s milk imports soar as disease hits local cattle stock
Farmers are wrestling with a double whammy: a lethal condition called lumpy skin disease in their cows and a drawdown in market-ready cattle stock after the coronavirus pandemic…
China’s digital economy to receive top priority
The National Development and Reform Commission said accelerated steps will be taken to build a data elements market system, among others.