Rising Bad Loans and Declining Profits Challenge Macau’s Banking Sector
Macau's banking sector has been hit hard by a dramatic rise in non-performing loans over the past year
May 7, 2024Section
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Xi’s European Diplomacy: Testing the Waters of EU Solidarity
Chinese President Xi Jinping's journey through Europe arrives amidst escalating trade tensions and geopolitical rifts
May 7, 2024
Uzbekistan’s Cotton Conundrum: Environmental Threats Impact on a Major Producer
In Uzbekistan's arid yet fertile lands, farmers face a mounting crisis. Salinity increasingly taints their soil, reducing wheat
May 7, 2024
Brazil and Japan Ink Agreements on Agriculture and Cybersecurity
On Friday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signed three strategic agreements.
May 3, 2024
Navigating the New Normal: The Strategic Decoupling of US-China Economies
With nearly 40% of Americans viewing China as a foe, sentiment against Beijing has been at its peak since 2021
May 3, 2024
China’s Corporate Profits: A Mixed Bag in 2023
In 2023, China's corporate landscape experienced varied outcomes, with non-financial firms reporting their first profit decline in five years
May 3, 2024
Tech Trade and Tensions: China’s Role in Russia Amid Sanctions
In February 2022, following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western companies, including Amazon and Apple, exited the Russian market
May 2, 2024
China Gains Ground in Solomon Islands Amid U.S. Tensions
Jeremiah Manele, previously the foreign minister, has ascended to Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific.
May 2, 2024
Rising PMIs Indicate Diverse Economic Trends in Japan and the UK
In April 2024, Japan saw a notable rise in its manufacturing PMI to 49.9, the highest since June 2023 but...
May 1, 2024