Weng Fah Lim
Weng Fah Lim anchors the Business & Finance Desk in Port Louis for Mauritius Pulse News, composing tribunes that translate market moves, corporate strategy and regulatory shifts into practical insight for investors, entrepreneurs and savers. Combining interviews with local executives, data-driven analysis and on-the-ground reporting, their work clarifies financial stakes for readers.
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Reunion Patients Now Access Mainland Specialists via Secure Telemedicine Platform
Telemedicine platform reaches less than one percent of island residents due to insurance partnership constraints.
Ex-Senate Leader Gets 10 Years Hard Labor Over Madagascar Protest Crackdown
Former security chief convicted for violent response to water and electricity protests.
Miss France 2024 Balances Competition, Family Roots During Indian Ocean Getaway
Pageant winner combines athletic pursuits with family heritage during island retreat
Youth Sports Tournament Launches Across Reunion Island with 2,300 Young Athletes
Competition unfolds across island sectors with integrated educational programming through November.
France Refocuses Madagascar Aid on Delivery, Not Diplomacy
France shifts Madagascar partnership focus to measurable outcomes in healthcare and infrastructure.
Mauritian novelist releases epic chronicle after four decades of creation
A Mauritian writer's 40-year labor yields a magical-realist saga of island survival and community resilience.
Jewelry Designer Moves Operations to Mauritius; Davy Expands Aya Brand From Island Base
Jewelry brand relocates production and creative operations to Indian Ocean island base.
Mauritius Gains 147,000 Sq Km Ocean Territory; Implementation Phase Begins Now
Mauritius faces operational hurdles after securing expanded maritime jurisdiction.
Mauritius Cuts Tax Barriers for Retirees as Competitor Islands Multiply Globally
Mauritius maintains competitive edge in retiree visa programs despite growing global alternatives.
Rider's Chain Fails Mid-Stage; Completes Race on Borrowed Bike
Mechanical failure forces rider to finish on spectator's bike during stage two.
Documentary Filmmaking Transforms Field Research Methods in Madagascar
Unequipped filmmaker discovers visual documentation outperforms written fieldwork in rural Madagascar.
Reunion pushes EU for locked-in funding through 2034; budget talks set for December 2026
Reunion seeks dedicated EU funding guarantees for remote regions through 2034 budget cycle.
Gany's Polo GTI Sets Pace in Reunion Rally's Opening Day; 80 Teams Chase Lead
Gany leads 80 competitors after opening stages; tight margins set up competitive weekend
Madagascar security forces overwhelmed; 172 vanishings reported as institutions fail publi
Institutional breakdown undermines law enforcement response to surge in disappearances and violent crime.
Madagascar's Military Rulers Tighten Grip; SADC Demands Action
Military regime consolidates control as regional body escalates pressure on Madagascar's transition.
Madagascar lifts fuel price controls; taxi operators brace for monthly cost swings
Automatic fuel price adjustment returns after three-month freeze, creating operational uncertainty for transport operators.
Mauritius Government Halts State Subscriptions to Opposition Newspaper L'Express
Government orders agencies to cancel newspaper subscriptions following May elections
Mauritius Central Bank Tightens Grip; Borrowing Costs Jump as Rate Hits 4.75%
Central bank signals sustained tightening as borrowing costs rise across the economy
Structural Clearance Won't Save Alpha College; Government Plans Phased Exit
Safety clearance fails to resolve government's plan for institutional closure.
Mauritius Budgets for Stagnation Risk as Growth Slows Below Sustainability Threshold
Policymakers weigh fiscal discipline against growth investment in next budget cycle.
Mauritius Confronts Fiscal Squeeze as 3% Growth Fails to Fund Services
Policymakers face competing demands between fiscal discipline and household relief in budget planning.
Mauritius Fiscal Plan Hinges on June 19 Budget Unveiling; Austerity Direction Unclear
Government faces critical test as budget presentation looms over fiscal direction
Climate Chaos Triggers Food Cost Spike; Crops Wither Worldwide
Extreme weather patterns disrupt global agricultural production and destabilize food markets.
Mineral-Rich Nations Reshape Global Power Dynamics Amid Resource Competition
African nations leverage resource wealth to reshape international trade relationships and geopolitical influence.
Mauritius Tightens Financial Controls to Defend Regional Hub Status
Island nation strengthens regulatory frameworks amid intensifying regional competition
Island Paradise Faces Existential Threat as Erosion Undermines Luxury Tourism Appeal
Coastal erosion threatens the natural assets underpinning Mauritius's luxury tourism market.
Mauritius Targets African Growth: New Trade Framework Opens Doors for Tech, Finance Sector
Mauritius leverages institutional strength to position itself as Africa's premier financial and professional services hub.
Mauritian Firms Tap Africa's Booming Markets for Expansion and Growth
Mauritius positions itself as Africa's gateway for regional investment and trade.
Mauritius Faces Economic Vulnerability as Tourism Dominance Threatens Growth
Island nation must reduce economic dependence on tourism sector
Mauritius Emerges as Africa's AI Hub Amid Continent-Wide Tech Transformation Race
Mauritius emerges as Africa's AI leader amid continent-wide adoption challenges.
African Nations Pivot Inward: Mauritius Eyes Booming East African Trade Shift
East African trade expansion reshapes Mauritius's strategic economic position