Hong Kong Retains Top Ranking as Asia Pacific’s Most Expensive Retail Destination

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today released the 33rd edition of its Main Streets Across the World report which examines prime retail rental rates in key cities globally.
OPPO joins global developers and creators to build an open ecosystem forward with breakthrough innovation at 2023 OPPO Developers Conference

OPPO today kicked off its 2023 OPPO Developers Conference (ODC23), unveiling its upgraded Pantanal cross-platform smart system and self-trained large language model-AndesGPT which empower the brand new ColorOS 14, and the exploration in open ecosystem for global developers and OPPO Health.
Redefining the Bank of England’s Role-A Deeper Look at the Resolution Foundation’s Proposals

The Resolution Foundation’s bold proposals for reshaping the Bank of England’s role could mark a significant turning point in the UK’s economic strategy. Their call to increase the inflation target to 3% seeks to equip the bank with enhanced tools to manage future economic shocks effectively. Although unconventional, the notion of employing negative interest rates as a monetary policy tool could potentially breathe new life into the country’s economic recovery efforts. However, this transformation would mark a radical shift, potentially significantly reshaping the financial landscape. As the world grapples with ongoing economic uncertainties, the call for a “policy reset” echoes the necessity for adaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing financial environment.
Sri Lanka announces budget aimed at clinching IMF deal, sees recovery by end-2023

The crisis-hit Sri Lankan economy can turnaround by end of 2023 if budget policies, which are not limited to the International Monetary Fund’s recommendations, are followed, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in the budget speech on Monday.
Explainer: How the World Health Organization might face future pandemics

Negotiations on new rules for dealing with pandemics will begin at the World Health Organization on Thursday, with a target date of May 2024 for a treaty to be adopted by the U.N. health agency’s 194 member countries.
Japan panel urges govt to launch $88 bln university fund

Japanese premier Fumio Kishida’s new advisory panel called for an $88 billion university fund on Monday and another one aimed at backing research and development on digital and green innovation as pillars of the country’s new growth strategy.