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New scheme to increase supply of student hostels in Hong Kong
Government streamlines procedures to facilitate conversion of commercial buildings.
12 hours ago
New scheme to increase supply of student hostels in Hong Kong
Government streamlines procedures to facilitate conversion of commercial buildings.
12 hours ago
Governments see AI's potential, but lag in deployment
58% believe the public sector needs to hasten the pace of adoption.
5 days ago
Australian gov’t to establish new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland
The facility will have 410 hospital beds.
5 days ago
Vietnam updates insurance law with guidance on lump-sum payouts
It also clarifies the entitlement to retirement and survivorship benefits.
5 days ago
How can India address energy demand peaks?
The country remains heavily reliant on coal.
6 days ago
New Zealand fast-tracks registration for overseas-trained doctors
Applications from the US, Canada, and Singapore will be processed within two months.
6 days ago
HKSAR Government unveils Southbound Travel Scheme
Infrastructure readied for November rollout as groups express support.
Government-related entities in Asia enjoy high levels of state support
Stronger backing seen in the region compared to counterparts outside of Asia.
UN-ESCAP urges overhaul of debt assessment models
Rising debt limits development spending.
Rising shareholder activism in Asia acts as ‘feedback loop’ for governments
Government decisions are mirroring the themes that shareholder activists are raising.
Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
How the government can step up for Philippine startups
Experts call for funding, policy reforms, and infrastructure to boost innovation.
Lack of awareness, shifting leadership hinder Philippine startup growth
Cities struggle to support startups due to limited policy know-how.
Fragmented rules raise costs in ASEAN healthcare partnerships
ASEAN’s per-person healthcare cost averages US$630.
New consumer finance rules in China may pose risk to lenders: Fitch Ratings
Credit rating agency warns against possible decline in underwriting standards.
Local and regional governments in China, India top indebtedness in emerging markets
Gross borrowing by emerging markets LRGs forecast to reach new high in 2025.
Singapore and India to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation
Authorities from both countries have signed a letter of intent for the cooperation.
