Japan’s draft economic plan stipulates support for AI, semiconductor sectors
The draft names three primary goals: national and regional economic growth; overcoming high prices; and ensuring the safety and security of the public.
Policy Matters
Singapore approves new investment incentives ahead of global minimum tax
Speaking in Parliament on Nov 11, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said Singapore will keep updating its toolkit of incentives to attract investments and also…
Changi Airport to raise passenger and airline fees over six years to fund $3b improvement plans
Departing passengers who start their trips at Changi Airport will continue to pay a total of $65.20 in fees for the next two years. But this will go up in stages from April 2027,…
Chinese solar firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
Chinese solar firms have repeatedly shrunk output in existing hubs while building new factories in other countries, allowing them to sidestep tariffs and dominate the U.S. and…
Hilsha hunters hit by 22-day ban seek increased govt assistance
Every year, thousands of migratory swans spend the winter in Rongcheng, a testament to the region's appeal as a sanctuary for these birds.
India further eases rice export curbs
With the two recent decisions since October 22, the Indian government has removed almost all the barriers to rice exports that had been in force since September 2022.
Intellectual property body in the Philippines eyes guidelines for AI-generated artwork
The guidelines would include a system for determining how much of a product partially generated by the technology could be copyrighted.
China eyes large-scale debt swap to boost economy
The economists and advisers have said that by alleviating debt pressures facing local governments, the debt swap plan will improve corporate performance, reinvigorate business…
Korea to pump in W8.8tr in 2025 to contend in global chip race
This is a detailed follow-up to the 26 trillion won package to support the chip industry unveiled by President Yoon Suk Yeol in May.
More policies in pipeline to boost Chinese economy
Since Sept 24, the country's top regulators have come up with supportive measures covering the financial sector, the property market, and support to the real economy, among others.