PBOC offers stimulus relief for mortgages, cuts RRR for banks
September 24, 2024 The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced stimulus measures for banks and mortgage owners on September 24, as the country scrambles...
Singapore ex-minister Iswaran convicted, prosecution asks for 6 to 7 months’ jail
Published: 10:51am, 24 Sep 2024Updated: 3:03pm, 24 Sep 2024 Singapore’s former transport minister S Iswaran was convicted on Tuesday of obtaining gifts and obstructing...
In Malaysia, viral video linked to Borneo secessionists sparks police investigation
Published: 10:29am, 24 Sep 2024Updated: 2:23pm, 24 Sep 2024 Police in Malaysia have launched an investigation into a viral video filmed in Australia depicting...
As Israel pounds Lebanon, Iran president warns of ‘irreversible’ consequences of wider war
Israel wants to drag the Middle East into a full-blown war by provoking Iran to join the nearly year-old conflict between Israel and Tehran-backed...
Better Than Ever
Aircraft upgrades are a more economical way of sharpening the combat edge of existing fighter fleets around Asia Pacific. With geopolitical tensions continuing to...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: 27 finalists in the running at annual event for unsung heroes
Twenty-seven individuals and groups have been selected as finalists for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2024, an annual initiative that celebrates unsung heroes...
Small Tsunami Waves Wash Ashore on Remote Japanese Islands After Earthquake
TOKYO—Small tsunami waves washed ashore on remote Japanese islands Tuesday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore...
China needs a new investment model in the Middle East: Iqbal Khan
Earlier in September (11-12), Hong Kong hosted its ninth Belt and Road Summit, where attendants from mainland China, Hong Kong and other Asian and...
30 provinces have large fiscal deficits, and even Guangdong province is also facing problems.
#chinainsights In the first half of 2024, 30 provinces in China face a staggering fiscal deficit, reaching $800 billion. This video breaks down the...