Country Garden draws closer to debt deadline, as default risk looms

Country Garden shares tumbled to fresh eight-month lows Monday, extending losses on renewed debt fears for the Chinese property sector. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images All of Country Garden’s offshore debt could potentially be in default if the Chinese property developer fails to make a $15 million coupon payment on Tuesday, which … Read more

Is the party over? New data suggests revenge travel may be ending soon

The era of unabated “revenge travel” may be coming to a close. New reports show that, after years of inflation and rising travel costs, travelers may finally be curtailing their travel plans. A new report by the research company Morning Consult shows that travel intentions are increasing in several countries, but flatlining or falling in … Read more

Indonesia could be the ‘gateway’ to EV investments in ASEAN

Korean automobile manufacturer Kia displays the electric vehicle “EV6 GT-Line” during the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang on August 10, 2023. Yasuyoshi Chiba | Afp | Getty Images Indonesia’s EV-friendly policies have lured global investors to the country, but experts say they could also boost investments in Southeast Asia’s automotive industry more … Read more

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu warns of being ‘displaced’

Signage on the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sales space on the Sensible China Expo in Chongqing, China, on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Photographs Alibaba must be “person first” and “AI-driven,” new CEO Eddie Wu instructed staff on Tuesday, as he laid out the strategic priorities for the Chinese language … Read more

India Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission lands on moon’s south pole

The moon’s floor is seen under the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on August 20, 2023 because it orbited in preparation for touchdown. ISRO India staked new declare as a nationwide superpower in area on Wednesday, touchdown its Chandrayaan-3 mission safely on the moon’s unexplored south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft launched final month and touched down on the … Read more

ASEAN strikes nearer to financial unity with new regional funds system

Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes a speech throughout the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Overseas Minister’s Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 14, 2023. Murat Gok | Anadolu Company | Getty Photos A brand new regional cross-border fee system not too long ago applied by Southeast Asian nations might deepen monetary integration amongst members, … Read more