Joe Biden's promise to rebuild the U.S. middle class could hamper efforts to push policies that Asian countries would sign up to, said a political analyst. ( read original story ...)
Chinese diplomat blames former Trump administration for U.S.-China difficulties
The actions of the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump to suppress and contain China were the root cause of the difficulties in their bilateral relations, senior Chinese diplomat Wang ... ( read original story ...)
Pick-up in real estate demand seen with predicted growth in Qatar’s population: ValuStrat
Growth in Qatar’s expatriate population is predicted to rise in the second half of 2021, post lifting of social mobility restrictions, resulting in a pick-up in real estate demand, researcher ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has good chance of balancing Budget this govt term: DPM Heng
Singapore has a good chance of balancing its Budget during this term of government if economic recovery goes as expected, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. He noted that the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has good chance of balancing Budget this govt term: DPM Heng
Singapore has a good chance of balancing its Budget during this term of government if economic recovery goes as expected, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. He noted that the ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan (Part Three): What can be done now by outsiders and donors?
In the last article of this three-part series following his return to Afghanistan, Greg Mills asks whether it has all been worth it and determines the likely path out of conflict. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan (Part Three): What can be done now by outsiders and donors?
In the last article of this three-part series following his return to Afghanistan, Greg Mills asks whether it has all been worth it and determines the likely path out of conflict. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s junta puts $75bn at risk in the worst possible way
You could say economist Sean Turnell, who is currently being detained by Myanmar's military, saw the Donald Trump era coming. The longtime Myanmar resident made a name as an Aung San Suu Kyi whisperer ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s junta puts $75bn at risk in the worst possible way
You could say economist Sean Turnell, who is currently being detained by Myanmar's military, saw the Donald Trump era coming. The longtime Myanmar resident made a name as an Aung San Suu Kyi whisperer ... ( read original story ...)
Iran stops ‘snap’ nuclear checks in new challenge
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says Iran has agreed to extend UN inspectors' access to its nuclear sites for three months. But the hastily brokered agreement will give IAEA officials less access ... ( read original story ...)