DAP’s Lim Guan Eng has warned the government to expect more sovereign credit rating downgrades for Malaysia in the future if it does not accept that the country is in …
Afghanistan conference draws donor pledges and calls for lasting ceasefire
International donors pledged financial and political support for Afghanistan’s peace process at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva on Tuesday, anticipating a sustainable ceasefire that will …
Foreign IBs slightly upgrade S. Korea’s growth outlook
Foreign investment banks (IBs) have slightly upgraded their forecasts for South Korea’s economic growth for this year on growing hopes of a recovery, a report showed Monday. However, economic …
Iran Prepares to Raise Oil Output as Biden Presidency Nears
Iran is preparing to raise oil production in a sign the Islamic Republic expects the U.S. to ease some sanctions under a Joe Biden presidency. Tehran will “prepare resources and oil-industry equipment …
Revised State Audit Law hoped to boost effectiveness of public finance monitoring
With new revisions and supplements to the Law on State Audit, the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) is expected to greatly help to improve the transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the management …
Indonesia Gets First Batch of Covid Vaccine From China’s Sinovac
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccine ordered from China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd. arrived in Indonesia, marking a new phase in the country’s fight against Southeast Asia’s worst outbreak.
At least 322 Fintech Firms are Now Based in Indonesia including Digital Payments, Online Lending Platforms: Report
At least 322 Fintech firms are now based in Indonesia including digital payments, online lending platforms: report.
Ad spending in Georgia Senate races exceeds $329M since Election Day
Advertising spending in Georgia has exceeded $329 million since Election Day as lawmakers descend on the state to urge voting in two highly anticipated Senate runoffs.
Ad spending in Georgia tops $329M since Election Day
Advertising spending in Georgia has topped $329 million since Election Day as the state braces for two contentious Senate runoffs that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. The Jan. 5 …
The Promise and Perils of China’s Investments in Southeast Asia
Until Covid-19 hit, Chinese investments in regional connectivity—roads, bridges, train lines and ports—were creating all-new levels of regional connectivity. So, what’s the problem then? Well, there …