ASEAN to Welcome Europe in Security Talks
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plans to engage Western nations in its defense dialogues, aiming to strengthen global
March 5, 2024Section
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Goldman Sachs Cautions on China Investment Risks
Goldman Sachs signals caution towards China's stock market amid its downturn. Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani of Goldman Sachs advised
March 5, 2024
Australia Raises Crop Output Projections for 2023/24
The Australian Department of Agriculture has updated its 2023–24 winter wheat crop forecast, adding an estimated 500,000 metric tons
March 4, 2024
Macau’s Economy Rebounds in 2023 with Tourism Revival
In 2023, Macau's GDP surged by 80.5% due to lifted COVID restrictions and tourism recovery, official data shows
March 4, 2024
Indian Sugar Output Declines, Impacting Biofuel Plans
This season, sugar production in India saw a slight decrease of 1.2%, totaling 25.54 million metric tons. This reduction stems
March 4, 2024
Japan’s Nikkei Index Soars Above 40,000 in Historic Rally
The Nikkei Index in Japan recently achieved a significant milestone, closing above the 40,000-point mark for the first time since...
March 4, 2024
Indonesia’s Economic Ascent
Indonesia, home to the largest Muslim population, aims to rank among the world's top five economies. This ambition seems on...
March 4, 2024
Luxury Real Estate Draws Global Buyers to Southeast Asia
In a new development, people from China and Russia are flocking to Southeast Asia for its luxury real estate.
March 1, 2024
Decline in India’s Key Crop Yields
India's rice output is set to decrease for the first time in eight years in the 2023–24 season, affected by...
February 29, 2024