2018 September 26
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On Monday, Maldives elected a new President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Some 90% of eligible voters turned out. Mr. Solih won with 58% of the vote after promising to restore democracy and improve relations with the West. He also vowed to take a harder line against Chinese investment. - Read more
After signing agreements with the overseas finance development arms of Japan and Australia, the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is “in discussions with India right now” to reach a memorandum of understanding with India. - Read more
The United States is planning to set up an agency with a $60 billion budget to invest in developing countries, the Financial Times reports. The move is planned to provide an alternative to the Belt and Road - Read more
Closer people-to-people exchanges and relations between Malaysia and China could facilitate greater cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, said Malaysia's special envoy to China on Monday. - Read more