Chan: Over 700 private equity funds have set up shop in HK
The government introduced the limited partnership fund regime to attract private investment funds to operate in the form of limited partnerships.
Economy
Jokowi hopes for Singapore investments in education, healthcare in new capital
“Indonesia’s economy is in a good position. There are many potentials that can be explored”, he said.
No plans to reintroduce GST in M’sia due to current economic challenges: MoF
GST will only be considered after determining the improvement of the mechanism compared to before, The Finance Ministry said.
Bus operators in HK seek fare increases
The move has triggered concerns among residents and lawmakers about living costs for the grassroots and the city’s bid for economic revival.
Japan’s big firms offer largest pay rises in decades
This came despite many unions making ambitious pay-scale hike demands of levels unseen in recent years.
Sugar prices keep rising despite record cut in import duties
The price increase came amid continued supply shortage and a spike in demand for the kitchen item on the occasion of the fasting month when sugar is used in verities of items.
China committed to opening-up: Premier Li
Experts and business leaders said the new premier's expounding on opening-up will boost market confidence, especially against the background of uncertainties in the global economy.
Int’l tourism receipts rocket nearly eightfold to over $1.4 billion for Cambodia
Ministry data shows that outbound Cambodian tourists numbered 970,292 last year, compared to 30,517 in 2021 .
Cambodia plans creation of agriculture hub in northwestern provinces
The hub would drive economic growth based on sanitary and phytosanitary rules and the sustainability of the economy.
China’s private sector given support to ‘grow, thrive’
Noting that the country has a supersized market with new untapped sectors, Li said these promise great opportunities for private entrepreneurs.