Macau’s Revenue Surge in Early 2024
In the first two months of 2024, Macau more than doubled its revenue from the previous year, fueled by a...
March 11, 2024Section
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Malaysia’s Strategy Against Ringgit’s Fall
The Malaysian ringgit's journey mirrors a nation grappling with global financial dynamics and its own economic policies
March 11, 2024
China’s Strategic Push in Semiconductor Sovereignty
China is ramping up its semiconductor capabilities with an ambitious $27 billion investment through the "Big Fund."
March 11, 2024
Beijing Strengthens Grip: New Security Laws for Hong Kong
Hong Kong is set to enhance its national security framework with new legislation, expanding on the stringent measures introduced by...
March 8, 2024
U.S. Moves to Address TikTok’s Ties with China
Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a crucial bill targeting TikTok. The bill demands ByteDance
March 8, 2024
China’s 2023 Asia-Pacific Investment Soars, Targets Indonesia
In 2023, China's investment in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a significant surge of 37%, reaching a total of nearly $20...
March 7, 2024
Macau Targets 13.9% Growth in 2024, Pre-COVID Economy by 2025
The IIMF projects 13.9% economic growth for Macau in 2024, with a goal of matching pre-pandemic economic levels by next...
March 7, 2024
Malaysia’s Renewed Vision for High-Speed Rail to Singapore
Malaysia is taking bold steps to launch a high-speed rail link connecting Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, a move aimed at...
March 6, 2024
Beyond Solar: Russia and China’s Nuclear Solution for Lunar Living
In an unprecedented development, Russia and China have teamed up to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by...
March 6, 2024