China, US agree to solve issues on core concerns in trade talks
Trade talks have been progressing steadily for the last few months. Top trade negotiators for China and the United States discussed solving issues regarding each other’s…
Thailand may lose CLMV markets to China unless it takes steps to increase exports, economist warns
China has aggressively expanded into the Mekong region. Thailand is likely to lose CLMV (Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam) markets to China in five years as this country currently…
Malaysia’s appeal at London Court over 1MDB issue succeeds
Malaysia is struggling to return money that was embezzeled. The Malaysian government has succeeded in its appeal against the London Court’s decision to delay its legal…
Local tourism hit hard by plunge in S. Korean visitors
South Korea and Japan are embroiled in a trade standoff which has extended to other realms of diplomacy. The decline in South Korean visitors to Japan continues unabated, spurred…
Nepal’s luxury hotels are growing but the rooms are empty
There are 15 five-star hotels in the country, and a dozen more are being planned even as existing hotels continue to report a significant drop in profit. High-end hotels might be…
Trade disputes between Korea and Japan show no sign of abating
President Moon Jae-in blames Japan’s export controls for GSOMIA withdrawal. Escalating trade tension between South Korea and Japan shows no sign of abating as two rounds of…
N. Korea says it sent ultimatum to S. Korea over Mount Kumgang project
Mount Kumgang is a joint economic venture. North Korea sent an ultimatum to South Korea earlier this week that it will unilaterally remove the South-built facilities from its…
China, India doing ‘absolutely nothing’ to clean up
Garbage they drop in sea floats into Los Angeles: Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, has said countries like China, India and…
Continued chaos on Hong Kong roads due to strikes
All schools shut on Thursday to protect students. Hong Kong on Wednesday (Nov 13) faced a third straight day of traffic chaos as protesters continued their strike, obstructing…
Trump again cites questionable numbers related to Korea trade deal
Trump has used the trade deal to bolster his credentials back home. US President Donald Trump again cited questionable numbers on Tuesday as he touted his administration’s…