China pivots to ‘investing in people’ strategy as growth engine switches gears
China will allocate more of its fiscal spending this year towards human capital and social safety nets, as…
China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surges
As the United States grapples with mounting debt, China is doubling down on efforts to clean up its…
Does China’s science budget boost confirm it is listening to everything Elon Musk says?
With Beijing allocating 426.42 billion yuan (US$61.7 billion) for the sector, it is positioning frontiers such as future…
China’s sovereign debt is becoming a strategic alternative to US Treasuries: economist
China’s sovereign debt is emerging as a strategic alternative to US Treasuries as global investors look for geopolitical…
Singapore’s richest hold more wealth than bottom 80% combined
By Faris Mokhtar and Ishika Mookerjee (Bloomberg) — Singapore’s top 20 per cent households are richer than all…
Government moves to restrict politicians from tampering with pension funds | News
More than four years have passed since a reform passed by the Center-EKRE-Isamaa government allowed people to leave…
China targets wealthy influencers with audits, fines as fiscal pressures rise
China has ramped up audits involving online influencers and high-wage earners, as part of broader efforts to expand…
Property industry remains an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets
The slumbering property sector remains a threat to China’s economic growth because of its huge impact on the…
China rolls out trade-in funding for 2026 as campaign to spur spending continues
China has unveiled the details of an extension to its popular consumer goods trade-in scheme, a policy which…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
Ban on drawing pension, salary together lifted
The government has lifted the ban on drawing pension and salary at the same time, and a notification…
You can now pay fines with Tabby and it’s interest free
Now you can pay fines with Tabby and make managing government fees and fines easier than ever Paying…