Thai durian exporters face threat from Vietnam, the Philippines in China
At the beginning of this month, the prices of Thai mon thong durians fell to between 36 and 48 yuan (177 to 266 baht) per kilo.
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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.
Indonesia seeks to block curbs on raw plastic production
The proposal to reduce production raised concerns that it would hamper Indonesia’s plastic industry that is already contending with a flood of imported products.
Construction, property, restaurants to be hardest hit by proposed wage hike: Study
Businesses are worried the wage hike could have an adverse impact on their operations and profitability.
Udon chain in Japan apologises after diner finds live frog in takeaway cup of noodles
Marugame said that according to local public health authorities, the frog was likely mixed into the ingredients at a factory processing its vegetables.
EU eases export rules on Korean ramen
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it had been putting in all efforts to have the regulations eased.
Number of new self-employed businesses in China grows 14.3% in Q1
After Covid, self-employed businesses recovered quickly, playing an important role in smoothing economic microcycles.
Cathay Pacific apologizes over crew’s alleged discrimination
The alleged discrimination described how the flight attendants kept complaining in English and Cantonese about passengers who didn't speak English well on a flight.
China’s music industry sees apparent recovery
The performing arts section reached 11.8 billion yuan in 2021, an increase of 47 percent compared to the number of 2020.
Beijing to create sci-fi city for sci-fi convention
Visitors can immerse themselves in the park and experience sci-fi products, including a virtual reality museum, science show, and others.