Survey Reveals Over 50% of Southeast Asians Choose China Influence Over the US
A survey by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shows over 50% of Southeast Asians prefer aligning with China over the US, reflecting China's growing influence.
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Japan's Finance Minister Stresses Close Coordination with Bank of Japan
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki told reporters about the importance of the government cooperating and coordinating its financial goals with the Bank of Japan.
Lawrence Wong to be Sworn in as Singapore’s 4th PM on May 15
Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as the city-state’s prime minister and retain his finance portfolio after Lee Hsien Loong’s 20-year leadership of the ASEAN nation..
India Secures 10-Year Chabahar Port Deal With Iran, Bypassing Rival Pakistan's Gwadar
India secured a 10-year Chabahar Port deal with Iran, bypassing Pakistan's Gwadar. The investment totals $370 million. The move strengthens regional ties and enhances trade routes amid escalating tens..
South Korea to Provide Chip Investment and Research Support Package Valued Over $7 Billion
South Korea is planning to release a chip investment and research support package worth over $7.3 billion...
Chinese Companies Dominate Licensing Bids to Explore Iraq Oil and Gas Fields as US Snubs Energy Bidding Round
Chinese companies won five more bids to explore and develop oil and ga...
Hong Kong Cracks Down Fake Crypto Exchange Using Elon Musk Deepfakes to Trick Investors
The public has been cautioned by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures ...
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HSBC Is Considering Selling Some Business Units in Germany to Focus on Asia as It Further Exits From Europe
HSBC is reportedly considering selling various business units in Germany.
China Emerges as Top Choice for Southeast Asian Countries Seeking Ally, Surpassing US
China has surpassed the United States as the most preferred ally of Southeast Asia, according to the study.
China's Xi Jinping Warns Joe Biden on Tech Export Restrictions, Says Beijing Will Not 'Sit Back' if US Continues to Impose Them
President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping clashed in a telephone call on Tuesday about US restrictions on high-technology exports.
China Slams US for Tightening Chip Export Rules
The Chinese government has slammed the US for tightening regulations about semiconductor exports, claiming they have created trade barriers and heightened uncertainty in the chip industry.
Elderly Businessman Viciously Killed by Caretaker for Disturbing His Sleep
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'Deadly' Japanese Dietary Supplements Left 5 Dead and 100+ Hospitalized; President Akihiro Kobayashi Apologizes
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. President Akihiro Kobayashi apologized to victims of their supplements, with the death toll now at 5 with 100+ more hospitalized.
New Lalamove Philippines Program to Empower Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs: Here's What You Need to Know
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Slammed by Critics Over Remarks Praising China
Apple CEO Tim Cook has visited China to boost iPhone sales while praising the Chinese economy. However, he was criticized at home for his laudatory remarks.
