Singapore launched a global fintech network in October 2024
The MAS initiative combined international forums, advisory work, digital platforms and investment ambitions.
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2024 archive
Explore earlier economic decisions, business investments and social-impact initiatives across Asia-Pacific. Each historical briefing shows its verified original source date.
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India approved a 1,000-crore-rupee venture fund for space startups
The October 2024 Cabinet decision aimed to supply risk capital to companies across the space industry.
Bank Indonesia cut its policy rate to 6% in September 2024
The central bank paired monetary easing with support for lending, small businesses and digital payments.
UNICEF mobilised water supplies after Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam
The September 2024 response prioritised safe water for hospitals, households and schools in northern provinces.
Indonesian women entrepreneurs built online sales skills through JICA project
A three-year partnership combined digital marketing, business training and individual mentoring for small enterprises.
Singapore community groups gain a new route to matched funding
Temasek Foundation’s 2024 plans paired practical financial tools with support for local community projects.
Vietnam’s southern waterways secured US$107 million financing in 2024
The World Bank-backed project targeted freight efficiency, safer navigation and lower transport emissions.
Australian Red Cross reported resilient giving as household budgets tightened
Its June 2024 release showed continued donations alongside a fall in giving compared with an earlier period.
Google announced US$2 billion Malaysia investment in May 2024
The plan combined a first Malaysian data centre and cloud region with AI education programmes.
Japan ended its negative-rate framework in March 2024
The Bank of Japan shifted to a short-term rate target while retaining support through government bond purchases.
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