☀️ Bright Spot #5
India’s Resilience | Turkmenistan’s Nursing Boost | Hong Kong’s Base Jam | Hong Kong Postcard
It took me slightly longer than usual to find the bright spots this week – and I realized that the task is not something that can be outsourced to AI.
I have yet to find an effective prompt for AI to pick genuinely positive stories that aren’t marketing spiel. If anyone has a tip, do let me know!
In the fifth edition, JPMorgan believes India can weather the US tariffs and visa policy thanks to its domestic growth and limited reliance on exports.
In other news, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved its first health sector project in Turkmenistan, while Hong Kong’s underground music scene plays on.
🪔 India’s Resilience
JPMorgan’s global head of advisory and M&A, Anu Aiyengar, said the number of IPOs that the bank is preparing to do in India exceeds any other market.
💉 Turkmenistan’s Nursing Boost
Asian Development Bank greenlighted a USD 75 million-equivalent loan and a USD 2 million grant to increase the number and quality of nurses in Turkmenistan.
🎵 Hong Kong’s Base Jam
Small-scale underground gatherings have gained momentum in Hong Kong, with previously niche events drawing larger crowds in the past two years.
🖼️ Hong Kong Postcard
Hong Kong is a bustling trade and finance powerhouse, but the city also has some pockets of refuge from the hectic pace. My favourite spot in Hong Kong was the traditional eatery (cha chaan teng) where I could get good local food. I also liked sitting on the upper deck of the Hong Kong tram (ding ding).
