Plastic bag charge hike mooted in Hong Kong
The government suggested doubling the charge for per plastic shopping bag from at least 50 cents to at least HK$1, according to a government press release.
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Restaurant chains think outside box to blunt hit from soaring prices
Popular udon restaurant Marugame Seimen now cooks only the amount needed to fill the order – a way to stay competitive amid the spiraling costs ushered by the pandemic.
Global tourist arrivals tripled in Q1 2022: UN
The increase was particularly notable in Europe, which welcomed almost four times as many arrivals as in 2021, despite the global repercussions of the Russian offensive.
Cambodia riding on domestic tourism to tide over slow international arrivals
Even though it isn’t enough to prop up the economy, domestic tourism in Cambodia has helped resuscitate some parts of the tourism industry.
China’s e-commerce logistics activities rebound in May
The index tracking e-commerce logistics activities stood at 104.3 points in the period, 2.1 points up from April, according to a survey.
Beijing to loosen more Covid-19 curbs; schools, entertainment facilities to open
The loosening comes after officials said on June 3 that the city had achieved zero new community cases in 13 out of 16 districts for seven consecutive days.
China Cambodia’s largest milled-rice buyer in 5 months with 52.69% share
A government report also found that Cambodia's milled rice exports to foreign markets also surged by 21.73 per cent year-on-year.
Philippine bread price hike due to inflation, not flour shortage: Association
A spokesman said that while there is an ongoing problem in Russia and Ukraine wheat exports, this will not directly affect the Philippines since its three major sources for wheat…
More Thai, Vietnam tourists expected in Cambodia
Minister of Tourism Thong Khon also said that Asean members are focusing on attracting regional visitors in light of the Covid-19 crisis and conflict in Ukraine.
Outdoor tourism sites reopen in Shanghai
Starting on June 1, ”grade A” tourism facilities that are outdoors can open their doors to the public.