China’s FDI inflow up 2.2% in Jan-April
The manufacturing sector attracted 130.05 billion yuan of global capital between January and April, up 4.1 percent year-on-year, said the ministry of commerce.
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‘Mid-Oct’ launch confirmed for Siem Reap airport
The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter chairman said the new Siem Reap airport comes right as foreign tourists return to Cambodia.
China home to a booming male skincare market: Report
The cosmetics products favoured by this group include lotion and emulsion, lipstick, eyeliner, liquid foundation, among others.
Indonesian retailers to maintain sales momentum post-Ramadan
In line with the rising retail sales, consumer confidence also rose in April, according to a Bank Indonesia survey.
Number of Vietnamese job seekers taking Korean proficiency test hits 10-year high
The test is part of a two-stage exam required for Vietnamese people seeking to enter Korea for employment.
China’s parcel delivery sector continues to grow
The monthly parcel delivery development index was 356.4 last month, a year-on-year increase of 47.7 percent, the index report from the State Post Bureau of China showed.
Hong Kong to set up committee to fuel green tech, finance development
A wide range of scholars, experts and business leaders will be brought together to develop Hong Kong into an international green technology and finance center.
Over 100 Credit Suisse bond holders join lawsuit to seek $100 million in restitution
The Singapore investors who have joined the class-action suit are mostly in their 50s who said they have been striving to save for their retirement.
Bill requiring financial literacy training for OFWs pushed in Senate
The move is aimed at equipping overseas Filipino workers against investment scams and other online frauds.
Good money, tough clients: The business of political T-shirts
In regards to political T-shirts, one designer said, “A successful T-shirt has to make you think, but then, crucially, you have to act.”