About 10% of foreign tourists checked out early after the quake, said Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, president of the association, citing an initial survey among the group’s members. Some tourists, ...
In Turkey, new technologies reinforce repression
With anti-government protests sweeping across Turkey, the authorities have used all technological means to try to curb them, from restricting internet access to using facial recognition to identify ...
Business confidence drops in Q1 amid economic uncertainty
Business confidence declined in the first three months of the year due to economic uncertainties. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Business Expectation Survey released on Friday, the ...
World Bank approves $300 mn loan for clean air project in Pakistan’s Punjab
The World Bank has approved a USD 300 million loan for Pakistan to combat air pollution in its Punjab province, according to a media report on Sunday.
India court rejects JSW Steel, Trafigura request to clear certain met coke imports
An Indian court has declined requests from JSW Steel and Trafigura to allow certain shipments of a steelmaking raw material, a court order showed, the latest setback after New Delhi's new policy ...
India’s Power Discoms Could Generate Rs 4 Lakh Crore with Smart Meter Rollout
India's power distribution companies (discoms) stand to generate an additional Rs 4 lakh crore in revenue over the next seven years through the implementation of smart meters. However, the ambitious ...
Building a greener planet together: key experts share insights at the MPF Symposium on the future of sustainable investing in Hong Kong
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) hosted a pivotal forum, where experts outlined key strategies to deepen the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors ...
CATL receives approval for Hong Kong listing
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has secured approval from China's securities regulator, China Securities Regulatory Commission, for a share sale in Hong Kong. The move is expected to generate ...
Taiwan plans response to Trump tariffs with energy imports, tariff cuts
Taiwan is considering a variety of responses to potential new tariffs from the United States including increasing energy imports and reducing the island's own tariffs to balance bilateral trade, ...
Taiwan plans response to Trump tariffs with energy imports, tariff cuts
Taiwan is considering a variety of responses to potential new tariffs from the United States including increasing energy imports and reducing the island's own tariffs to balance bilateral trade, ...