Cambodian salt, fish sauce, crayfish set for GI tag
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Chiang Mai beats Singapore as safest city in Southeast Asia
According to the Numbeo website, Chiang Mai was followed by Davao in the Philippines and then Singapore.
Vietnam’s urbanisation ratio expected to reach 53.9 per cent in 2023
In 2022, the country's urbanisation ratio increased by 1.2 per cent to 41.7 per cent while the ministry recognised five areas as tier-4 urban areas.
Cross-Straits ferries see passenger growth during holiday
The ferry routes, which resumed to facilitate travel during the holiday, were important for residents in the outlying islands.
Global economy projected to grow 1.9% in 2023: UN report
Amid high inflation, aggressive monetary tightening and heightened uncertainties, the current downturn has slowed the pace of economic recovery.
No country can expect investment ‘red carpet’
The Investment Minister said the ministry would “never” offer preferential treatment to any foreign firm if no law or regulation compelled it to do so.
China’s ‘silver’ economy grows with ageing population
According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, by the end of 2021, there were 267 million people aged 60 or above, accounting for 18.9 per cent of the total population.
Home appliances record big demand ahead of Spring Festival
Grabbing the last chance to improve the sales performance in 2022, both e-commerce platforms and home appliance providers were eager to prepare for the Spring Festival promotion.
Foreign tourists key to Japan’s economic recovery from pandemic
Moves are already afoot in the tourism industry to make up lost ground, with a number of luxury hotels slated to open to accommodate wealthy foreign tourists.
China’s catering sector projected to bounce back
In terms of development strategy in 2023, nearly 50 per cent of enterprises surveyed said they will continue to maintain stable development, and the industry as a whole will…