China’s Hainan wants more than beach tourism. Will new customs rules cause a sea change?
As China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its regions are also in the process of embracing change. The…
As US ramps up trade probes in push for ‘tariff wall’, how should Southeast Asia countries respond?
Separately, Sedek of IPP financial advisers hoped that Malaysia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies…
Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech push
The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…
Singapore must retain ability to say ‘no’ even if it means paying a price: Vivian Balakrishnan
The minister said Singapore would face more strategic dilemmas in an increasingly turbulent world, and that its interests…
Thailand releases endangered leopard sharks in conservation push
MAITON ISLAND, Thailand, Jan 26 (Reuters) – After a brief countdown by conservationists, a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark…
Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
Item 1 of 2 A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore building in Singapore April 18, 2016.…
Tin price bubble spells toil and trouble for global industry
Information you can trust Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia…
Vietnam central bank cuts credit growth target to 15% after warnings on asset bubbles
HANOI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank has cut its target for credit growth to around 15%…
Economic success, a ‘credible’ SAF, regional cooperation key for Singapore to stay safe in today’s world: SM Lee
To this end, he raised the examples of ASEAN “diligently working” to cooperate on the economy, infrastructure and…
Trump tariffs hit ASEAN footwear as investors quit Indonesia
Foreign footwear manufacturers are scrapping investment plans in Indonesia, while factories in Vietnam are rushing to adopt automation…
Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in…
Work in progress: Hong Kong reaps the fruits of fintech seeds sown nearly 10 years ago
When Alvin Kwock, co-founder of digital insurer OneDegree, took part in the inaugural Hong Kong FinTech Week in…