New consumer finance rules in China may pose risk to lenders: Fitch Ratings
Credit rating agency warns against possible decline in underwriting standards.
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Talent admission schemes boost Hong Kong rental market
Government initiative coincides with shifting trend towards leasing.
SG gov’t adopts colour-coded price tags for mixed rice
This will increase price transparency and help consumers to make informed choices.
HK’s government-related entities seek growth despite property slump
S&P Global Ratings examines reliance on property income amidst weak business conditions.
Singapore launches digital twin to boost port efficiency
Singapore announced the official launch of the Maritime Digital Twin—a dynamic, real-time virtual model of the Port of Singapore.
Digital tech to reshape senior housing with AI, telemedicine: expert
AI is also being used to improve workforce management, helping optimise staffing levels and reduce labor costs.
Governments to prioritise energy affordability and security
Certain challenges are driving politicians to connect energy policy with economics and security.
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Indonesia fights for fair trade access
It is battling technical trade barriers imposed by India and strict deforestation rules in Europe.
Gender gap inches forward, but progress remains slow
In Asia, only the Philippines and Singapore entered the top 50.
Infrastructure development in Bay of Bengal faces funding hurdles
ADB finds promise in BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity, but raises caution on financing challenges.
ITF eyes deeper cooperation with Southeast Asian countries
International Transport Forum director-general aims to tap Singapore for being a ‘global role model.’
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IATA’s Conrad Clifford urges governments to incentivise production of SAF and cites Singapore as a shining example for setting up a sustainable aviation hub.
Asia poised to be the center of the E2W revolution
China may account for 53% of sales of electric two-wheelers (E2W) in 2021, but India and Indonesia are fast-growing markets.
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New consumer finance rules in China may pose risk to lenders: Fitch Ratings
Credit rating agency warns against possible decline in underwriting standards.
Analysis
Talent admission schemes boost Hong Kong rental market
Government initiative coincides with shifting trend towards leasing.
SG gov’t adopts colour-coded price tags for mixed rice
This will increase price transparency and help consumers to make informed choices.
HK’s government-related entities seek growth despite property slump
S&P Global Ratings examines reliance on property income amidst weak business conditions.
Singapore launches digital twin to boost port efficiency
Singapore announced the official launch of the Maritime Digital Twin—a dynamic, real-time virtual model of the Port of Singapore.
Digital tech to reshape senior housing with AI, telemedicine: expert
AI is also being used to improve workforce management, helping optimise staffing levels and reduce labor costs.
Governments to prioritise energy affordability and security
Certain challenges are driving politicians to connect energy policy with economics and security.
Exclusives
Indonesia fights for fair trade access
It is battling technical trade barriers imposed by India and strict deforestation rules in Europe.
Gender gap inches forward, but progress remains slow
In Asia, only the Philippines and Singapore entered the top 50.
Infrastructure development in Bay of Bengal faces funding hurdles
ADB finds promise in BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity, but raises caution on financing challenges.
ITF eyes deeper cooperation with Southeast Asian countries
International Transport Forum director-general aims to tap Singapore for being a ‘global role model.’
Availability, not price, is hindering adoption of sustainable aviation fuel — IATA
IATA’s Conrad Clifford urges governments to incentivise production of SAF and cites Singapore as a shining example for setting up a sustainable aviation hub.
Asia poised to be the center of the E2W revolution
China may account for 53% of sales of electric two-wheelers (E2W) in 2021, but India and Indonesia are fast-growing markets.
