IATA says global air travel to increase amid challenges in 2023
According to IATA Director-General Willie Walsh, the removal of Covid-19 restrictions is one of the developments boosting the industry.
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China to further relax market access for foreign investors
Zhou Qiang, director of the department of market system development of the Ministry of Commerce, said China will appropriately shorten the negative list for foreign investment to…
Hong Kong’s asset management sector seeks to boost connectivity, tech
One of the much-awaited measures is the upcoming launch of the renminbi-Hong Kong dollar dual counter model for stock trading on June 19.
Investment projects promise almost 80,000 new job opportunities for Cambodia
These projects span a wide range of industries, including garments, footwear, travel goods, solar panels and electronics, tourism, cattle rearing, cardboard and packaging…
Supply-chain talent shortage in Singapore as big data, sustainability come into play
The need is greater now as firms navigate the constant disruptions to global trade that have stemmed from the pandemic.
ASEAN emerging as key textiles hub: industry body
The textile-linked industries are a linchpin of many ASEAN economies and operate in highly competitive markets, an official said.
Hong Kong government job program set to benefit more undergrads
Students in the new academic year or those currently in their third year of undergraduate studies will be eligible under the new scheme.
1 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand from January to mid-May
The government expects the number of Chinese visitors to meet its target of 5 million this year, with spending of 446 billion baht.
‘Clean beauty’ pops onto global luxury brands’ radar
From cosmetics to shampoo, global luxury brands have been labeling products as “clean beauty,” a buzzword that has proved popular in recent years.
Return of sea sand exports sparks controversy in Indonesia
While miners welcomed the decision, environmentalists have slammed the policy, warning that it will lead to an increase in sand extraction, which they say will be detrimental to…