Vietnamese lychees aim to go global
Lychees of the Thanh Ha variety has been making a name for itself in many markets.
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Thailand’s competitiveness ranking slips five places to 33
An industry expert posited that both state and private sectors would need ‘agility’ and resilience in responding to the fluctuating global economic situation to remain…
Southeast Asian countries compete to reattract tourists
With nations easing entry restrictions, hopes are running high that travellers will return.
Highest observatory in world will give Tibet a better view of the galaxy
A major advantage of the location of the new observatory is that the air in Lhasa is clean, which allows clear views of orbiting objects and distant celestial bodies.
Green BRI to push global low-carbon drive: Chinese vice-minister
China will roll out measures to enhance the capabilities of Belt and Road Initiative countries on green financing to help them realise their low-carbon development goals.
Young Malaysian investors unfazed by cryptocurrency crash
George Wong of Access Blockchain Association Malaysia stated, “drops like this are cyclical and it is not the first time such a slump has occurred”, as indicated by the one in…
Shenzhen sets up RCEP service center
The service center will play an active role in helping local businesses get a deeper understanding of tariff reduction and trade facilitation measures, thereby promoting trade.
Apple CEO lauds vibrant Chinese creators
Cook’s praises indicate that China is not only a manufacturing powerhouse for Apple's consumer electronics, but also a major source of innovation.
India, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil
India has guzzled nearly 60 million barrels of Russian oil in 2022 so far, compared with 12 million barrels in all of 2021, according to commodity data firm Kpler. Shipments to…
Investment platforms face hangover after pandemic party
Many stock-pickers are steering clear of a turbulent market as living costs rise and the economy teeters, squeezing the business of consumer investment platforms that are facing…