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.
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‘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…
China can make unique contributions to global challenges: Bill Gates
China has an incredible mix of expertise and experience, as well as investment in scientific and technological innovation, Gates said.
Kishida takes hands-on approach to revive domestic chipmaking
Kishida’s initiative to personally approach major companies is intended to revive the Japanese semiconductor industry and strengthen supply chains.
ADB urges Asean to boost life quality for faster recovery
The region's path to progress must increasingly focus on achieving success in reading, math, and science, better nutrition, and access to quality healthcare, noted the report of…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan keen to pursue projects with S’pore: President
The inking of agreements will create more economic opportunities for Singapore companies and open more doors in both markets, she said.
Domestic enterprises set their sights on overseas expansion opportunities
Perfect World, among the first of Chinese games companies to seek a global presence, has expanded its overseas markets in recent years.
China, Asean companies eye each other’s markets: UOB
Companies from Thailand and Singapore were the most interested in investing in the Chinese mainland market, according to the report.
Coffee tech start-ups keep VCs awake during tech winter
Experts say that profitability was the one thing these coffee tech companies had in common, which was what investors desired over mere growth.