MUMBAI (Reuters) -The Reserve Bank of India will soon commence limited pilot launches of a central bank backed digital rupee for specific use cases, it said in a concept paper released on Friday. Read full storyContinue Reading
Restrictions continue for millions of Chinese and this is putting political pressure on Xi Jinping.Continue Reading
As a “cold peace” settles between Japan and China, both countries are working towards a pragmatic, if not awkward, coexistence. Okinawa will continue to play a pivotal role in enhancing Japanese and US deterrence capabilities vis-a-vis China following Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Denny Tamaki’s re-election on September 11, 2022. Okinawa’s role in Japanese security was reinforced […]
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The disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have limited the supply and increased the cost of semiconductors. One of the clearest impacts of the chip shortage has been on the automotive sector. Reestablishing some semblance of normality within the semiconductor supply chain has, as a result of this and similar shortages, moved from theoretical discussions […]
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The disruption affected hospitals and polyclinics under the National Healthcare Group and the National University Health System.Continue Reading
The program Insight looks at the impact of US-China tensions on lifetime in Taiwan — from the economic pain its people must deal with, to the spur to learn combat skills.Continue Reading
This is especially so for sectors where there is limited scope for productivity improvement for lower-wage workers, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Continue Reading
Political unrest in Iran, Afghanistan and Russia all feature heavy involvement of women in uphill battles against dictatorial repression. The death of a jailed woman in Iran has led to days of public protests across Iran. In response, the Tehran government has violently targeted female participants with batons and bullets. In Afghanistan, clusters of women have […]
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The air force promises minimal flight disruption during its air show at Don Mueang airport on Friday afternoon for the ceremonial installation of its new commander-in-chief.Continue Reading
Foreign immediate investment (FDI) in Vietnam continues to enhance, rising from US$11. 57 billion within July to $12. 8 billion in August 2022, signaling the country’s recovery from Covid-19. The growth is definitely partly due to Hanoi’s consistent efforts to offer a safe plus welcoming environment regarding foreign business via Special Economic Areas (SEZs) — making sure companies have access to a nearby […]
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