News Across Asia - Page 147

India Briefing

Teledensity Rises in India, Internet Subscribers Cross 954 Million: 2023-24 TRAI Report

08/23/2024

According to the latest TRAI report, India's telecom sector’s gross revenue reached INR 3.36 trillion (US$40 billion) in 2023-24. By March 2024, the total number of internet subscribers in India had increased to 954.4 million.

Middle East Briefing

Bank of Singapore to Expand Middle East Presence, Targets 5-Year Growth Plan

08/23/2024

The Bank of Singapore is evaluating the potential of making Dubai one of its booking centers in the future, complementing its existing centers in Singapore and Hong Kong.

China Briefing

Trump v Harris: How Will the 2024 Presidential Election Outcome Impact US-China Relations?

08/23/2024

As Trump and Harris vie for the US presidential office, we discuss the potential impact of the 2024 US election on trade, diplomacy, and doing business with China.

India Briefing

India's FDI Soars by 26.4% in Q1 2024-25

08/22/2024

India's FDI surged 26.4 percent to US$22.4 billion from April to June, marking the highest growth in over five quarters, driven by the manufacturing, financial services, communication, and energy sectors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Warehouse Market: Foreign Investment Outlook

08/22/2024

Vietnam’s warehouse market is rapidly expanding, driven by significant foreign investment and growing e-commerce demands. Concurrently, China's warehouse developments near the Vietnam-China border are reshaping cross-border trade dynamics.

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam’s Da Nang to Develop Free Trade Zone, Connect with Strategic Lien Chieu Port

08/22/2024

Da Nang is set to boost its trade and investment by developing a new Free Trade Zone and constructing the strategic Lien Chieu Port.

India Briefing

India, Malaysia Agree to Expand Cooperation in Emerging Sectors

08/21/2024

India and Malaysia have agreed to elevate the partnership and signed several agreements covering employment, traditional medicine, digital technology, culture, youth engagement, financial services, etc.

China Briefing

China Approves 2024 Negative List for Foreign Investment Access

08/21/2024

China approved the 2024 Negative List for Foreign Investment Access, further opening up its manufacturing, telecommunication, education, and healthcare sectors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Establishes National Steering Committee on Semiconductor Development

08/21/2024

Vietnam's commitment to developing its semiconductor industry, bolstered by the presence of major players, promises the gradual formation of a supportive ecosystem and new opportunities for supply chain participants.

Middle East Briefing

Egypt Announces 30 GW Renewable Energy Expansion

08/21/2024

Egypt aims to diversify its energy mix, reduce fuel costs, and meet the country's goal of 42 percent renewable energy by 2035.

Middle East Briefing

The UK’s New Trade Priorities and Investment Prospects in the Middle East

08/21/2024

Under Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, the Labour government aims to make the UK the fastest-growing economy in the G20, with a strategic focus on expanding trade abroad to drive domestic economic growth.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia's Record Investment Inflows: Key Highlights from H1 2024

08/20/2024

Indonesia achieved a record-breaking investment inflows in the first half of 2024, driven by significant foreign and domestic interest across key sectors.