Chinese economy shows strong growth momentum
The investment growth rate is relatively high in the western region, while the eastern region has higher degree of opening-up, more active private economy, fuller utilization of…
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Hong Kong finance chief offers reassurance amid stock market rout
The finance chief explained that the performance of the city’s stock market, with half of its listed companies being from the mainland, is not only influenced by the…
How Singapore builds communities in the sky
The Housing and Development Board was set up in 1960, replacing the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT), to solve the severe housing shortage and improve the poor living conditions…
Experts urge Indonesia just energy partnership to address economic, health impact of coal plants
A recent report noted that 54 per cent of respondents living within a kilometer of the coal plants faced difficulty breeding animals and that at least one in five people had…
Dragon-related products see explosive sales growth ahead of holiday
The purchasing frenzy ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival holiday is expected to further shore up consumer confidence and bolster the recovery of consumption, according to…
Malaysia’s corruption watchdog all geared up to fight graft after country’s improvement in corruption index rankings
The MACC also called for greater political will and better governance from all parties to improve graft prevention strategies in order to achieve the government's wish to see…
Subsidized fertilizer won’t fix Indonesia’s agriculture: Experts
Many local farmers struggle to offer rice, the most important food crop in the country, at prices that make their produce competitive with imported goods, according to the…
Indonesia’s high speed rail Whoosh to have dynamic pricing based on customer demand
Rather than charging a fixed price for all tickets, the firm will set higher prices for peak hours, weekends and holiday seasons.
Geopolitical tensions seen as major risk to Thai economy, experts say
Experts cited the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the rise of protectionism and the uncertainty surrounding the US-China rivalry as potential threats to Thailand's trade and…
Vietnam’s market expected to continue rec
Liquidity remains low with narrow price fluctuations, indicating that there is some supportive movement in capital flow, but caution and exploration of supply sources still…