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.
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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…
Vietnam to improve institutions to attract foreign investment
In 2021, the value of business mergers and acquisitions will reach US$12 billion, up 150 per cent compared to 2020, despite the context investment environment and the world…
Mae Sot eyed for development as Thailand’s next entertainment hub
Commissioner Thepthai Senpong said Mae Sot already has the infrastructure to support tourism development.
South Korea cargo truckers’ strike deepens inflation, supply chain woes
Cargo truckers began a nationwide indefinite strike on Tuesday (June 12), urging the government to extend a freight rate system that guarantees a basic level of pay.
Japan restaurant operators making further inroads in Asia
The growing popularity of Japanese food overseas has provided a boost, but the key to steady business is the development of fine-tuned flavors and ingredients tailored to local…
Vietnam needs to do more to sustainably develop sea and island tourism
Cat Ba Island is a major tourist hot spot in the north with beaches, however, it attracts a few tourists from November to March and is only crowded during peak summer seasons.
Japan resumes entry of foreign tourists
Japan attracted 31.88 million foreign visitors in 2019 before the outbreak of the pandemic when a public-private sector initiative was underway to make the country a world-leading…