All eyes on China's third plenum
In Nikkei Asia News Roundup's latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss what to expect from China's third plenum, a forum that has been known to be a launchpad for major economic policies.
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Sri Lanka calls for Japanese investments in infrastructure and IT
TOKYO -- Sri Lanka is calling for new investments from Japan after reaching an agreement to restructure $5.8 billion of debt with creditors, including Japan, India and China, hoping to revive its economy and achieve balanced diplomacy.
An Afghan woman wanted to be a doctor. Now she makes pickles as the Taliban restricts women’s roles
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Frozan Ahmadzai is one of 200,000 Afghan women who have the Taliban’s permission to work. She should have graduated from university this year in pursuit of her dream of becoming a doctor, but the Taliban have barred women from higher education and excluded them from many jobs.
UN declares 2025 to 2034 the decade to combat increasing sand and dust storms from Africa to China
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday declared 2025 to 2034 the United Nations Decade on Combating Sand and Dust Storms — extreme weather events that are increasing and threatening health and economies from central Africa to northern China.
Stock futures open lower as investors await inflation data, earnings this week: Live updates
Stock futures edged lower Sunday night as investors await key inflation data for further clues on the longevity of this year's market rally. Earnings from some major financial giants and consumer companies are also on the docket.
‘Non-aligned’ sanctuary Malaysia reels in Chinese data centres despite geopolitical risks
Chinese IT service and data centre operator GDS launched its first regional data centre last August in Johor.
A key part of America’s economy has shifted into reverse
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China Dangled Rebates to Lure People to Spend. It’s Not Enough.
Four months ago, China’s leaders announced what seemed like a straightforward and proven plan to recharge the economy: Subsidize consumers who want to replace old cars and household appliances.