Li pledges to improve business climate
Li Keqiang says China taking steps to open up economy to foreign businesses Premier Li Keqiang reaffirmed China’s commitment to improving its business environment by…
Restrictions on Chinese firms could drive up 5G cost
China is increasing pressure on consumers in a bid to end restriction on its major tech firms. Europe would have to pay an extra 55 billion euros ($62 billion) for 5G networks and…
Indonesia wins S&P upgrade as Jokowi victory fuels growth bets
Jokowi’s reelection spells continued growth and continuity leading to the upgrade. Indonesia won a sovereign rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings for its “strong…
Restriction on Huawei provides chances for Europe
The US has put massive restrictions on Huawei with US firms also taking part. United States government restrictions on Chinese technology champions like Huawei provide…
Wood exports soar to nearly $3.12b in Vietnam
Exports are at record highs as global demands drives sales. Export turnover of wood and wooden products reached nearly US$3.12 billion in the first four months of the year, a…
Philippines, Japan firms to sign business deals during Duterte visit
The deals could be worth almost 6 billion US dollars. Philippine and Japanese companies will sign close to P300 billion worth of business deals this week during President Rodrigo…
South Korea fears side blow in US-Huawei fight
Reminded of THAAD controversy, Korean firms jittery over potential impact. With the US government ramping up pressure on its allies to reject Huawei Technologies equipment for its…
Pakistan economic team reviews budget proposals
The country is under pressure from both the IMF and private sector. With crucial meetings of the National Economic Council (NEC) and the federal cabinet lined up for the next few…
Trump meets Japan business leaders
Trump earlier said that the US suffered from a ‘tremendous’ trade deficit with Japan. U.S. President Donald Trump, who arrived in Tokyo on Saturday as the first state…
Foreign worker influx presents business opportunity in Japan
Service industry businesses catering to foreign workers are popping up all over Japan. As companies hurry to prepare for the acceptance of foreign workers that they hope will…