President Joko Widodo launched operations of Indonesia's largest Islamic lender on Monday in a move to boost the sharia finance industry in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation. Bank Syariah ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION – Wealth Management Connect Scheme to bring benefits to HK, Macau
In my recent article “Macau should leverage the Wealth Management Connect Scheme as part of its economic diversification” (Macau Business, December 14, 2020), I mentioned that, as part of the Greater ... ( read original story ...)
Average daily wages of local construction workers drop 2pct by 2020-end
The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 2.0 per cent quarter-to-quarter to MOP939 in the fourth quarter of 2020, while w ... ( read original story ...)
Gaming-linked Macau crime down 79 pct in 2020: police
Macau recorded 1,114 “gaming-related” crimes during 2020, down 79 percent on the 5,428 identified in 2019, according to the latest statistics published on Monday by the citys ... ( read original story ...)
The fearless Hong Kong that made me an overnight popstar? That city has vanished
It’s hard to believe just how quickly the vibrant city has changed since I first arrived in 2013 to perform a song at a protest. A blanket of fear covers it now ... ( read original story ...)
Companies Consider Excluding Hong Kong From Legal Contracts: FT
International companies operating in Asia are considering leaving Hong Kong out of legal contracts amid concerns about China’s growing control, the Financial Times reported, citing people it didn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands flee Hong Kong for Britain amid Beijing crackdown, with many more expected
Thousands of people are fleeing Hong Kong amid a crackdown by Beijing that prompted Britain to loosen visa rules for residents of its former colony. ( read original story ...)
Mammoet Opens New Taiwan Office to Target Offshore Wind Opportunities
Dutch heavy lift and transportation company Mammoet is opening a new office in Taichung, Taiwan, to allow its team to be ... ( read original story ...)
Perigon Wealth Management LLC Grows Stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)
Perigon Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) by 14.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dental Equipment & Implants Market | Growing at a CAGR of 12.0%, to reach USD 331.3 million
The “Taiwan dental equipment & implants market size” is projected to reach USD 331.3 million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.0% during the forecast ... ( read original story ...)