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China cuts benchmark lending rates as policy easing picks up

  In a move aimed at stimulating economic growth, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it has…

Can Iran’s march to nuclear statehood be halted?

  In recent years, Iran’s nuclear program has been a topic of intense global concern. The question on everyone’s mind…

Singapore hands down first Wirecard criminal convictions

  Singapore, June 21, 2023 – In a landmark ruling, Singapore has handed down its first criminal convictions in the…

Brussels urges EU member states to toughen measures against China

  Brussels, Belgium – In a bid to address growing concerns over China’s actions, the European Union (EU) has called…

Alibaba replaces longtime chief in management shake-up

  In a surprising move, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, announced a major management…

BMW and Mercedes hit by Xinjiang forced labour complaint

  In a shocking development, three major German automakers, Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes, have been hit by a complaint alleging…

German chancellor presses China to give western companies level playing field

  Berlin, June 21, 2023 – In a bold move aimed at promoting fair trade practices, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel,…

Singapore’s GIC accelerates US deals as China cools

  Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Investment Corporation (GIC), has ramped up its investment activities in the United States…

Cruelty does not bring order when it comes to refugee policy

  In recent years, the issue of refugee policy has become a contentious topic, with debates centered around the question…

hould the Bank of England adopt the Fed’s ‘dot plots’

In recent years, the Federal Reserve’s use of ‘dot plots’ has gained attention as a tool for communicating policymakers’ interest…