#boycottJapan campaign puts Korean workers in tight spot
The two countries have been at loggerheads over Japan’s export ban of high tech materials. These days, Kim Hyun-jin feels uneasy telling others where he works. “I have…
China, US top trade negotiators to meet in Shanghai
The two sides have not met since Trump and Xi met at the G20 summit. Top Chinese and United States negotiators will hold the 12th round of economic and trade talks in…
Alibaba rolls out welcome mat to US businesses
The move seems to be designed to curb Amazon’s increasing influence. Alibaba.com has begun a program that could help US small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) become big,…
Myanmar invites foreign investment in microfinance
The country has courted foreign money for initiatives such as micro loans and investments. In response to growing investors’ interest in Myanmar’s finance sector amid on-going…
Japanese Govt service to provide businesses with quake damage estimates
The paid service will come into effect after major quakes. The government has decided to roll out a paid service that will send notifications of nationwide damage estimates to…
Xi-Trump meeting a welcome relief for Huawei
The company has been under pressure due to US sanctions. One of the most encouraging signs that emerged from the meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump…
Union votes in favor of terms proposed by EVA Air; strike to end
The strikes have led to hundreds of flight cancellations. Members of the Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union (TFAU) on June 29 voted in favor of terms and conditions proposed by EVA…
FedEx sues US Commerce Department over crackdown on Huawei
US courier delivery company FedEx on Monday sued the US Department of Commerce over a request that the package giant enforce restrictions on Chinese telecom equipment provider…
Putin says US’ Huawei stance aims to contain
Huawei has come under increasing pressure from the US and its allies. The United States was seeking to contain China’s development when it took action against Chinese…
Huawei CEO holds dialogue with US tech experts
The company has come under pressure after the US singled the company out for possible espionage for Beijing. Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei had a discussion with two…