Indonesian minister amends statement on rich having their own insurance program
Health Minister Sadikin clarified that the facility would maintain universal coverage of only basic health needs.
Finance
Japanese-funded $35m R&D centre opens in Da Nang
The Centre focuses on projects involving drones, robots, water purification technology, and medical equipment and related software.
China’s policies to stabilise real estate financing
Policies include the central bank's move to cut the reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions by 0.25 percentage points.
Trader duped by seniors in ‘Marcos gold’ investment
The victim, an admitted supporter of the Marcos family, said he fell for the dubious deal because those behind it were in their 80s.
Bangladesh seeks stronger trade and investment ties with Hong Kong
Since Bangladesh joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2016, China has emerged as one of Bangladesh’s key economic partners.
Netherlands to provide $7.5 million for Rohingyas, host community
The project aims to provide multi-sectoral support assistance for the Rohingya refugees and the host communities in Cox's Bazar.
LDP forces push defence spending request higher despite Finance Ministry concerns
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has not come to the forefront of the debate despite being the head of the Liberal Democratic Party.
As RI tech giants face axing spree, small startups regain funding momentum
Reportedly, the decision was partly caused by the global macroeconomic situation.
IMF expects gradual growth for China’s economy
Forecasting 3.2 percent growth in 2022, then a rise by 4.4 percent for the next two years, the country's economy remains under pressure following an "impressive" recovery.
Joy at ‘historic’ climate damages deal
A decision to create a loss and damage fund was the first item confirmed on November 20 after fraught negotiations went overnight.