Investors are increasingly believing that Malaysia’s policy direction has improved, but they are still frustrated over delays in the implementation of projects and critical approvals from Parliament …
Myanmar junta facing biggest challenge yet after new offensive by armed groups, analysts say
Junta struggling to counter offensive by armed ethnic groups, amid claims it has lost 100 outposts in the north …
US monitoring electoral environment in Bangladesh amid political unrest: State Dept
The United States is in communication with Bangladesh’s government and opposition parties to create a conducive environment for peaceful and participatory elections amid simmering political tensions …
Dapoli Resort Case: Injunction Order On Demolition Of Property Linked To Sena (UBT) Leader Anil Parab Quashed
Maharashtra: A court in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri has quashed and set aside an injunction order on demolition of the Sai Resort at Dapoli in the district, owned by Sadanand Kadam, a close associate of …
IMF upgrades China’s 2023, 2024 GDP growth forecasts
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday upgraded its 2023 gross domestic product growth forecast for China to 5.4% from 5%, citing a “strong” post-COVID-19 recovery, but said the fund still expected the world’s second-biggest economy to slow next year.
China’s economic woes cry out for Zhu Rongji’s spirit of bold reform
Pledges of reform from a decade ago have been unfulfilled or unevenly implemented, leaving China’s economy struggling to reach its full potential Leaders should look to the legacy of Zhu Rongji, who embraced bold but unpopular reforms to improve people’s well-being Ten years ago,
IMF raises China GDP forecast after Beijing’s policy moves
The IMF still expects growth to slow next year to 4.6% “amid continuing weakness in the property market and subdued external demand.” BEIJING — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its China growth forecast to 5.4% for 2023. The IMF cited …
IMF boosts China economic growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday upgraded its view of China’s economy, citing a better-than-forecast performance as well as moves to bolster its ailing property market. The IMF lifted its view on China’s growth for this as well as for next …
India, Bhutan agree to expand connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck India’s strong commitment to its unique ties of friendship with the Himalayan nation and reiterated full …
India-Bhutan agree to finalise location for first cross-border rail link
India and Bhutan agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in multiple areas with a special focus on cross-border connectivity and also agreed on the final locat …