Indonesia turns to digital finance to reach unbanked population
Indonesia, home to one of the world’s largest unbanked and underbanked populations, is pushing to enhance financial inclusion. “In Indonesia, the role of digitalisation...
US Lowers Bangladesh Tariffs to 19 Percent, Exempts Some Apparels in Trade Deal
The United States will cut reciprocal tariffs on Bangladesh and grant tariff exemptions on certain textiles and apparel produced with U.S. materials, the White...
Hong Kong residential plot fetches US$230 million as Chinese developer outbids city rivals
Hong Kong-listed mainland Chinese developer China Overseas Land & Investment won a bid for a 3,132-square-metre (33,712 sq ft) residential plot in Kowloon East,...
Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example
After 156 days of hearings, Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s case finally came to a close with the former media boss sentenced to 20 years of...
Indonesia eyes China partnerships to build industry and tech ‘better than the EU standard’
Developing partnerships with Chinese corporations is crucial for Indonesia, especially in three main areas – turning waste to energy, smart grids and data centres...
Will Musk’s moon pivot put SpaceX on collision course with China’s lunar ambitions?
Elon Musk has pivoted from his long-standing focus on Mars, announcing an ambitious plan to set up a “self-growing city” on the moon in...
Chaos in China! Rumors Spread That Ex-PM Wen Jiabao, Family, and Staff Taken by Black-Clad Figures
This is the most recent public appearance of Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, during a visit with retired military officials. While the video...
What US lifting of arms embargo on Cambodia means for defence ties
The United States’ decision to lift key arms-export restrictions on Cambodia signals a thaw in long-strained defence ties, but Phnom Penh is likely to...
Obamacare Fraud Targeted by New Federal Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has unveiled new regulations to strengthen the integrity of the Obamacare insurance exchanges and promote innovation. The...