Srettha, Pheu Thai’s choice for leader, was appointed prime minister on Aug. 22 and is hoped to bring stability to Thailand’s economy and business environment.
‘Who should I hire? Will I get rich?’ Fortune telling is a booming business in Singapore
From wealth, to weddings, and who to work with, more and more people are turning to fortune telling in Singapore.
Singapore is now the world’s freest economy, displacing Hong Kong after 53 years
Singapore has dethroned Hong Kong to become the world’s freest economy after almost 50 years, according to a report released by the Fraser Institute.
Bank of Japan leaves rates unchanged, maintaining ultra-loose monetary policy
The BOJ maintained its ultra-loose policy and left rates unchanged on Friday, mindful of the “extremely high uncertainties” on the growth outlook.
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in September
China’s banks kept their benchmark loan rates unchanged for September, after the economy showed signs of stabilization following recent policy support.
‘Everything Everywhere’ Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan on Asia’s ‘huge influence’ on how Hollywood stories are told
Asia has a “huge influence” on how Hollywood stories are being told, and that’s due to how much the Chinese market has grown, said Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
China exports zero germanium and gallium in August as national security curbs bite
Export curbs on these two chipmaking metals are part of China’s escalating war with the U.S. and its allies over access to strategic technology.
Asian Development Bank trims growth forecast for region, dampened by Chinese property sector weakness
The Asian Development Bank trimmed its 2023 growth forecast for the region to 4.7% on the back of China’s embattled property sector.
India-Canada tensions hit crisis point after assassination allegations: Here’s what you need to know
Ottawa had expelled a top Indian diplomat amid credible links between Indian government agents and the slaying of a Sikh community leader in British Columbia.
Top China, U.S. officials hold Malta talks ahead of possible Xi-Biden meeting
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi and U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan met in Malta over the weekend.