Indonesia recorded its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections on Thursday, with 8,369 new cases, according to its COVID-19 task force. This brought the total number of infections in Indonesia ... ( read original story ...)
Global firms remain upbeat about Indonesia’s digital economy
The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) revealed in July 2020 that FDI fell 6.9 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 97.6 trillion (US$6,93 billion) in the April-June period. Yet, amid such a gloomy ... ( read original story ...)
Australia seeks conciliation with China after dispute over graphic tweet
Australia's leader strikes a more conciliatory tone with China after a diplomatic war of words between the two countries over a graphic tweet. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Nov business activity hits more than 2-year high – PMI
Hong Kong's business activity grew for the first time in more than 2-1/2 years in November, a survey showed on Thursday, its first expansion since the Sino-U.S. trade war, protests and the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Nov business activity hits more than 2-year high – PMI
Hong Kong's business activity grew for the first time in more than 2-1/2 years in November, a survey showed on Thursday, its first expansion since the Sino-U.S. trade war, protests and the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Hopes a Small Step in Easing a Mideast Rivalry Could Further Rattle Iran’s Economy
The Trump administration wants Saudi Arabia to open its airspace to Qatari flights that are currently paying millions of dollars to route over Iran. ( read original story ...)
Philippines launches third int’l bond offering
The Philippine government has entered the global bonds market anew this year to raise more funds in a bid to boost its war chest to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan Plan Phase-Out of New Gasoline Cars by Mid-2030s
All new vehicles sold in Japan by the mid-2030s will be hybrid or electric as the government begins to unveil concrete steps for reaching its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, broadcaster NHK ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to phase out petrol, diesel cars by mid-2030s
Japan’s economy ministry is targeting ‘100% electrification’ over approximately 15 years, a move that would gradually bump gasoline-engine cars out of the new car market ... ( read original story ...)
JD Logistics seeks bank pitches for Hong Kong IPO of up to $3 bln, sources say
JD Logistics has asked banks to pitch for the lead role in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) of up to $3 billion as it moves towards launching the deal in the first half of 2021, according ... ( read original story ...)