Three Chinese regions account for over 40% of China’s GDP
These regions have become the main source of scientific and technological innovation and the leaders of institutional opening-up with economic benefits.
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‘Hong Kong should offer more incentives to attract, retain talents’: PricewaterhouseCoopers
The accounting and consulting firm PwC noted that the rising tide of uncertainties in the global economy, coupled with internal constraints, have sapped its economic growth.
Japan’s consumer spending hit hard by emergency
According to reports, consumer spending was weak during the first quarter of the year due to the impact state of emergency declared in January.
Over 50% of Thai bureaucrats say nepotism influences promotions: Survey
Asked whether nepotism affected promotions within the bureaucracy, 50.15 per cent of respondents said it had a strong influence or occurred quite often.
25 pc startups in US’ managed by Indian origin: Sitharaman
India now has 100 unicorns, setting their market value at USD 250 billion; they have also collectively raised USD 63 billion from the market, the minister said.
Beijing steps up plan to become global high-tech, innovation hub
Boasting a group of companies and research institutes in various sectors, Zhongguancun saw its research and development fees hit 239.30 billion yuan ($34.49 billion) in 2021.
HK biz sector urged to play bigger role under Belt and Road
Huining, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, said that the next five years will be crucial for Hong Kong to achieve new successes.
World can learn from S’pore in urban design and cyber security: Nobel laureate
"Singapore is very valuable to the world as a kind of an experiment generator that shows the world the kinds of things that are possible”, said Professor Romer.
Haikou International Duty Free City set to open soon
The city covers 926,000 square meters, and already over 800 brands have confirmed their presence.
HK encouraged to make culture industry a core strength
Under the nation’s 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is set to make use of its markets to build the cultural industry into a new engine for economic development.