Fitch Solutions revised its forecast up from an earlier prediction of 3.3 per cent growth Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia looks to secure limited trade deal with US after Washington extends its GSP access
Indonesia is looking to propose a limited trade deal with the United States, after Washington extended Jakarta's access to a preferential tariff agreement following US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's ... ( read original story ...)
Hand sanitiser stations in Indonesia become advertising targets
In Indonesia, an unlikely partnership between a medical equipment supplier and an out-of-home adtech company will result in hand sanitiser stations becoming a monetisable advertising opportunity. ( read original story ...)
Biden win opens door for improved predictability in China-U.S. relations: state media
Chinese state media struck an optimistic tone in Monday in editorials reacting to Democrat Joe Biden's win of the U.S. presidential elections, saying relations could be restored to a state of greater ... ( read original story ...)
How the ‘durian of soup’ became the hippest dish in China
Just like the notorious durian fruit, luosifen -- a snail-based noodle soup dish -- has created a huge buzz on Chinese social media thanks to its infamous smell. While some claim the scent is mildly ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after China’s ‘obstruction’
Taiwan is yet to receive an invite to a key World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week expected to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic due to "obstruction" from China, the island's foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Debt-laden China Evergrande ends Shenzhen listing plan, some investors to stay on
Evergrande has been scrambling to raise cash as China's government tackles what it considers excessive borrowing in the real estate development sector. ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Oman income tax expected in 2022 in fiscal shake-up
Oman expects to introduce an income tax on high earners in 2022, the finance ministry said in a 2020-2024 economic plan, new details of which were published late on Sunday, as the Gulf state seeks to ... ( read original story ...)
Middle East’s Spotlight on Green Finance
Regional appetite for green financial support is growing – loud and clear, says Badar Chaudhry, Senior Vice President, Sector Head – Energy, Mashreq Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Biden win forecast to benefit Thailand
Observers said Joe Biden's victory in the United States' presidential election would have a positive impact on Thailand, noting that ongoing trade tensions with China were likely to cool as the ... ( read original story ...)