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Taiwan, mainland China sea routes could see full reopening
- February 14, 2023
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- Category: Daily News
No CommentsA full reopening of sea-travel routes between mainland China and Taiwan may soon be on the cards, in a development that could help the island’s economy recover after Beijing said it would restart trade in
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US firms up Japan and South Korea security ties to counter China
- February 14, 2023
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- Category: Daily News
The US is doubling down on aligning with Japan and South Korea to counter China amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing following the balloon saga. Senior diplomats from the three countries met in Washington
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Malaysia will not reintroduce goods and services tax
- February 14, 2023
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- Category: Daily News
Malaysia has no plans to reintroduce a goods and services tax (GST) or any other broad-based consumption tax, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on 14 Feb. The government will instead look to reduce subsidies enjoyed
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Asian currencies face a bumpy ride towards recovery
- February 13, 2023
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- Category: Centennial Asia Insights
Asian currencies face a bumpy ride towards recovery The USD has peaked. Its descent, though uneven, will benefit battered Asian currencies. China’s reopening provides tailwinds for Asia via export, commodity, and tourism demand. Countries that
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India aims to triple defense exports to USD5bn by 2024/25
- February 13, 2023
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- Category: Daily News
India wants to more than triple annual defense exports to USD5bn by 2024/25 from USD1.5bn currently as it looks to ramp up domestic manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday while inaugurating the Aero