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HKSAR Government unveils Southbound Travel Scheme
Infrastructure readied for November rollout as groups express support.
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.
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.
Gender-blind policies fail to address women’s climate needs
Governments are urged to adopt inclusive, gender-responsive climate policies.
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.
