Our top articles of the week look at a major player in retail, logistics, and technology ventures in Vietnam plus Grab and Marriott’s partnership in Southeast …
China eases rules, widens US$222 billion inbound investment path, offering the renminbi as a safe haven against global volatility
China’s yuan-denominated assets will get a fresh catalyst this month from some policy measures to give foreign stock and bond managers wider access to the capital markets. That also means exposure to …
China contained Covid-19 in an efficient manner: Kerala Minister
Kerala Electricity Minister MM Mani on Sunday heaped praise on China and said the country was able to contain Covid-19 in an efficient manner.
China to Increase Incomes, Expand Middle Class in 2021-2025 State Planner Official
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will increase the incomes of low-income groups and expand middle class over the 2021-2025 period, Ning Jizhe, the vice head of the National Development and Reform Commission, …
Rise and rise of Bangladesh
Anecdotal evidence so far points to Vietnam and Bangladesh being the preferred destinations for businesses wanting to relocate from China. That Bangladesh was preferred over India has led to a lot of …
Pakistan to seek China loan rollover
Pakistan has decided to seek rollover of a $3 billion Chinese trade finance facility that it has actually used to repay maturing debt and is not in a financial position to return the money when the …
As China’s yuan becomes a Biden election play, PBOC pushes back
Speculative bets that Joe Biden will win the White House on Nov. 3 and bring a steadier tone to rocky Sino-U.S. relations have turbocharged the strongest yuan rally in years, and Chinese authorities …
Aide Says Hong Kong Media Tycoon Lai Unaware Of Biden Dossier
A top aide to Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has stepped down after admitting he helped fund a contentious report alleging links between Joe Biden’s son and China, but insisted Sunday …
Macau Shows Signs of Recovery as Drop in Gaming Revenue Narrows
Macau’s declines in gaming revenue narrowed in October, after plunging at least 90% for six straight months, in a sign that China’s relaxation of travel and visa curbs is starting to attract mainland …
Taiwan Ex-General Says Soldiers Lack Weapons for China War: ‘Are They Supposed to Fight With Brooms?’
The retired major general once in charge of procurement for Taiwan’s defense ministry also suggested the country could be undermanned in the event of a cross-strait conflict.