Global rice markets are in crisis amid ‘artificial’ shortage
Rice is a crucial staple for over half the global population and the world is bracing for its most significant shortage in 20 years. India’s export ban on rice is …
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5 best cruise lines for families, according to travelers
It seems to be smooth sailing ahead for the cruise industry, according to recent reporting. A study by Cruise Lines International Association shows that traveling by cruise is becoming one of the …
As Singapore’s aging population grows, businesses court older spenders
Citizens aged 65 and above make up almost a fifth of Singapore’s population in 2023. Nicky Loh | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore’s population is aging fast. Citizens …
U.S. working with Indo-Pacific partners to boost economic resilience: USTR
The United States is working very closely with its trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region to help build economic resilience, said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework …
Hong Kong property prices won’t rise quickly as measures are relaxed
Residential buildings in Hong Kong, China on October 23, 2023. Vernon Yuen | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s leader John Lee this week eased the city’s decade-old residential property …
China’s former premier Li Keqiang has died, state media reports
China’s Premier Li Keqiang waves as leaving the annual news conference following the closing session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 16, …
Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, IEA says — and China will be key
A worker cutting steel pipes near a coal-powered power station in China on Nov. 12, 2021. Greg Baker | AFP | Getty Images China changed the world’s energy system — …
What to expect from John Lee
An aerial view of a residential district in Hong Kong. Chunyip Wong | E+ | Getty Images Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee is set to address some major economic …
U.S. chip export ban is ‘great news,’ says partner at Chinese tech investment fund
A partner at a Chinese semiconductor investment fund has welcomed the U.S. government’s ban of certain advanced chip types to be exported to China, describing the move as “great news” …
Top 4 cruise lines in the world
It looks like more smooth sailing for the cruise industry. An October survey from Condé Nast Traveler revealed that 47% of people said they would be interested in setting sail …