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Page 11 - Asia

China's Belt and Road plans lose momentum amid opposition: Study

A growing number of policymakers in low- and middle-income countries are mothballing high profile BRI projects because of overpricing, corruption and debt sustainability concerns

China's Belt and Road plans lose momentum amid opposition: Study
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 1:49 PM IST

S Korea shortlists 5 names among 30,000 entries for new presidential office

The shortlisted names are The People's House, Itaewon-ro 22, The People's Government Office, Mineum Government Office and Bareunnuri

S Korea shortlists 5 names among 30,000 entries for new presidential office
Updated On : 03 Jun 2022 | 10:46 AM IST

Asia-Pacific air passenger demand at 17%, India at 70% of pre-covid levels

Based on IATA data, India's domestic passenger load factor in March 2022 was a healthy 82.3 percent which compares favourably with other markets

Asia-Pacific air passenger demand at 17%, India at 70% of pre-covid levels
Updated On : 30 May 2022 | 9:07 AM IST

US considers translating fed websites in Asian languages including Hindi

It also recommended that public and emergency alerts should be accessible to persons with limited English proficiency

US considers translating fed websites in Asian languages including Hindi
Updated On : 27 May 2022 | 7:33 AM IST

Biden to highlight US chip production in South Korea in his first Asia trip

Biden will open his trip to Asia with a focus on the Us tech sector, touring a Samsung computer chip plant on Friday that will serve as model for a $17 billion semiconductor factory

Biden to highlight US chip production in South Korea in his first Asia trip
Updated On : 20 May 2022 | 1:40 PM IST

Asian leaders in a policy commission to make case for net-zero emissions

The Asia Society Policy Institute has announced that it will convene a High-Level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero for countries, including India.

Asian leaders in a policy commission to make case for net-zero emissions
Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 9:12 AM IST

Wheat importers in Asia scramble for supplies after India bans export

Importers, especially those in Asia, were banking on wheat from India, the world's second-biggest producer, after exports from the Black Sea region plunged following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Wheat importers in Asia scramble for supplies after India bans export
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 10:28 PM IST

Elon Musk's grand vision for Twitter faces reality check in Asian countries

It's not clear how Musk would reconcile his support for more free speech with strict government controls.

Elon Musk's grand vision for Twitter faces reality check in Asian countries
Updated On : 03 May 2022 | 8:14 AM IST

Ukraine war 'wake-up' call for Europe to look at developments in Asia: EAM

"You spoke about Ukraine. I remember, less than a year ago, what happened in Afghanistan where an entire civil society was thrown under the bus by the world," EAM S Jaishankar said

Ukraine war 'wake-up' call for Europe to look at developments in Asia: EAM
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 1:13 AM IST

'Resignations of key officials raise policy uncertainty in Sri Lanka'

Besides, the government declared a state of emergency and imposed a two-day countrywide curfew on April 2-3

'Resignations of key officials raise policy uncertainty in Sri Lanka'
Updated On : 06 Apr 2022 | 10:55 PM IST

Asia's factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite

China's factory activity slumped at the fastest pace in two years in March, a private sector purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed on Friday

Asia's factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite
Updated On : 01 Apr 2022 | 8:24 AM IST

War in Ukraine has implications for Asia Pacific: Singapore PM Lee

The ongoing war in Ukraine has implications for the Asia Pacific, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore said cautioning the international community

War in Ukraine has implications for Asia Pacific: Singapore PM Lee
Updated On : 30 Mar 2022 | 7:09 AM IST

What does the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?

Western commentators are struggling to describe the significance of Ukraine war. Fareed Zakaria has described it as "seismic event", the most significant international event since fall of Berlin Wall

What does the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?
Updated On : 26 Mar 2022 | 12:22 PM IST

As nations return to normalcy, Covid sees record rise in Europe, Asia

Even as many countries have completely relaxed Covid restrictions in the hope of returning to normalcy, infections have begun gaining momentum, particularly in Europe and Asia.

As nations return to normalcy, Covid sees record rise in Europe, Asia
Updated On : 14 Mar 2022 | 2:00 PM IST

Saudi Arabia raises April crude selling prices to Asia to all-time highs

Saudi Arabia's Aramco raised April OSPs for crude it sells to Asia by over USD $2 a barrel, with some grades hitting all-time highs, as global market struggle with Russian oil disruption

Saudi Arabia raises April crude selling prices to Asia to all-time highs
Updated On : 07 Mar 2022 | 11:00 AM IST

Women's investible wealth grows more than that of men, shows data

When it comes to Asia (excluding Japan), women's investible wealth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8 per cent to $7.3 trillion by 2025 from $4.8 trillion in 2020

Women's investible wealth grows more than that of men, shows data
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 11:56 PM IST

Saudi Arabia may raise April crude prices to Asia to all-time highs

The official selling price (OSP) for Saudi's flagship Arab Light crude may rise to a record of $4.50 a barrel, up $1.70, three of five refining sources told Reuters in a survey.

Saudi Arabia may raise April crude prices to Asia to all-time highs
Updated On : 02 Mar 2022 | 8:32 AM IST

Asian markets follow Wall Street lower amid simmering Ukraine crisis

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Thursday as anxiety about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine rose. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney sank. Oil prices advanced on unease about possible disruption of Russian supplies. Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index fell 1.8% to an eight-month low after the Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked for military assistance. Moscow has sent soldiers to some rebel-held areas after recognizing them as independent. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Moscow appeared to be poised to invade. Western governments have imposed sanctions on Russian banks, officials and business leaders. They have more severe options in reserve. Geopolitical risks remain at the forefront, weighing on risk assets, said Yeap Jun Rong of IG in a report. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.2% to 3,482.95 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo sank 0.7% to 26,255.65. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong tumbled 1.6% to 23,276.14. Asian economies face lower risks ..

Asian markets follow Wall Street lower amid simmering Ukraine crisis
Updated On : 24 Feb 2022 | 9:56 AM IST

China changing tune as birth rate at record low, faces ageing population

China's working-age population is fast declining. The number of people too old to work, comparatively, is rising. This will severely impact the country's ability to care for its elderly population.

China changing tune as birth rate at record low, faces ageing population
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 9:43 AM IST

Asia's 20 richest families control nearly $495 billion, shows data

The Ambanis, Hartonos and Mistrys lead Asia's wealthiest clans

Asia's 20 richest families control nearly $495 billion, shows data
Updated On : 31 Jan 2022 | 1:58 AM IST