Number of ‘sick’, abandoned housing projects expected to increase: Deputy minister
"There are only a few matters still outstanding involving several agencies," the deputy local government development minister said.
Big Picture
China can make unique contributions to global challenges: Bill Gates
China has an incredible mix of expertise and experience, as well as investment in scientific and technological innovation, Gates said.
Domestic enterprises set their sights on overseas expansion opportunities
Perfect World, among the first of Chinese games companies to seek a global presence, has expanded its overseas markets in recent years.
Coffee tech start-ups keep VCs awake during tech winter
Experts say that profitability was the one thing these coffee tech companies had in common, which was what investors desired over mere growth.
G-7 sanctions on Russia may hit India’s diamond hub
Nine in 10 of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished in this bustling town in the western state of Gujarat.
Perak losing cooks seeking greener pastures in KL and Singapore
It is usually the cooks below the chefs who are seeking greener pastures, the Restaurant and Chefs Association secretary said.
Bangkok all set to show off Pride’s rainbow colours on June 4
The governor explained that gender is not a binary term comprising just two colours, rather, a full rainbow.
Chinese ministry aims to improve domestic tourism
Some companies have been accused of offering unreasonably low-priced tours, while some travelers have complained about tour guides insulting them, or pressuring them to buy things…
China’s parcel delivery sector continues to grow
The monthly parcel delivery development index was 356.4 last month, a year-on-year increase of 47.7 percent, the index report from the State Post Bureau of China showed.
Underwater cable contest
For its part, China has been withholding cooperation on undersea cables, the writer notes.