Chinese Property: Seeing Through the Fog
The first whispers of worry about a Chinese property bubble surfaced in late 2009. Since then, the local real estate market has quickened and slowed in line with government measures to stoke or cool the market, but has never crashed.
UN Pleads for a Further $415 Million towards Nepalese Relief Effort
Reuters has reported that relief efforts to help millions of Nepalis reeling from the aftermath of a massive earthquake must be scaled up, with the United Nations (UN) launching a $415 million appeal on Wednesday.
Kori Holdings Wins Four Contracts Worth S$30 Million
Catalist-listed Kori Holdings Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kori Construction (S) Pte Ltd, has been awarded contracts amounting to an aggregate of S$30 million.
All Eyes on Malaysia Ahead of ASEAN Summit
This weekend until Monday, 27 April, Malaysia will host the 26th ASEAN Summit, marking the fourth time that Malaysia is chairing the 10-country-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), since the grouping was founded in 1967.
Barracuda Networks Strengthens Worldwide Partner Programme
Barracuda Networks, Inc. has announced that it has enhanced its channel programme to provide the necessary structure and tools to allow resellers to successfully sell and support Barracuda solutions worldwide.
Maglev Train Breaks World Speed Record for Second Time
The seven-car maglev train, short for magnetic levitation, set a record of 366 mph last week during a test run.
China-Pakistan Superhighway worth $46 Billion Gets Go Ahead
China’s President Xi Jinping signed the agreement for a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the 20th April, which includes a network of roads, railways and pipelines between the long-term allies in the next 15 years.
China’s changing attitudes to economic globalisation
The first ever China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai later this year signifies a turn in the economic tide regarding the country’s approach towards international trade and wider globalisation.
