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China unveils circular economy plan

06/07/2026
01:45

The circular economy has become a key pillar of China's strategy for sustainable development. As the country seeks to make better use of resources while supporting high-quality growth, it is stepping up efforts to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy.

China unveils circular economy plan

China unveils circular economy plan

Economy 01:45

The circular economy has become a key pillar of China's strategy for sustainable development. As the country seeks to make better use of resources while supporting high-quality growth, it is stepping up efforts to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy.

Singapore's semiconductor success formula

Singapore's semiconductor success formula

Economy 03:12

In the global semiconductor race, expected to become a US$1 trillion industry, Singapore is neither the largest country nor the one with the greatest natural resources. Yet one in every ten chips worldwide is produced here, and the city-state accounts for around 20% of the world's semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Culture opens new doors for trade

Culture opens new doors for trade

Economy 03:11

What if enterprises could leverage marketing to boost exports using their country's rich cultural foundation? That's already the case for many Korean businesses and also the idea behind the Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo, or KBEE 2026, a major international event organised by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency.

Meteoric rise of AI in Asian banking

Meteoric rise of AI in Asian banking

Economy 05:26

AI is becoming the technology behind many of the decisions banks make every day. Across Asia, adoption is accelerating at remarkable speed. Finastra found that 94% of financial institutions plan to increase AI investment, while seven in ten have already deployed AI solutions. The race to adopt AI is well underway. But can risk governance keep pace with innovation?

Cycling economy

Cycling economy

Economy 05:52

Izu has now become Japan’s most important cycling hub. Major international cycling events, including those at the Olympic Games and the Asian Games, have been held here. Moreover, the number of visitors to Izu recovered to above pre-pandemic levels as early as 2022 and has continued to rise ever since.

Japan's new growth strategy through 2040

Japan's new growth strategy through 2040

Economy 01:52

The Japanese government has proposed public and private-sector investment in 17 strategic fields through fiscal 2040. Notably, investment in artificial intelligence and semiconductors is expected to reach as much as 653 billion USD, out of a total investment package of up to 2.3 trillion USD.