Malaysia’s small businesses see red over plan to extend visa-free scheme for Chinese visitors
Fear of the newcomers is also fuelled by their “neijuan”, or overcompetitive attitudes, honed by tougher operating conditions in China.
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Bangladesh won’t allow cattle import this Eid: adviser
No cattle will be allowed entry illegally, the Fisheries and Livestock Adviser said at a press conference on the demand and supply of animals for the Eid-ul-Azha, which is…
Philippines airs business concerns to US in tariff talks
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go, who led the Philippine delegation, said the talks “went very well,” emphasizing that the…
Hopes rise for Hokkaido nuclear reactor restart after clearing major safety hurdle
One reason for the Tomari reactor’s protracted screening process was a shortage of Hokkaido Electric employees with expertise in geology and natural disasters such as…
Apple retains top spot among Singapore’s best employers, with Asia Pacific Breweries at No. 2
The online survey was conducted anonymously. Participants could openly state their opinion without influence from their employer. Staff members were asked to rate their…
Tariffs, taxes: Testing times for Cambodia’s investment future
The tensions stem partly from US perceptions that Cambodia is being used as a transit point for Chinese goods to dodge American tariffs — an accusation Barnett and Cambodian…
China reaffirms commitment to supporting foreign businesses
China aims to continue to provide a world-class business environment characterised by market-oriented policies, rule of law, and international standards.
China tops global ranking of overall nuclear power capacity, report says
This is the fourth year in a row that China has approved at least 10 new reactors, which further demonstrates the key role that nuclear power plays in the country's clean energy…
South Korea’s Naver, Kakao bolster map services to counter Google’s data export push
Naver launched the campaign targeting foreign tourists because Google has been advocating for the export of high-precision maps by citing the "convenience of foreign tourists" as…
China ready to welcome Cambodian swiftlet nests
During President Xi’s visit, 37 cooperation documents were signed, covering a wide range of sectors including global security cooperation, education, human resource development,…