Self-employed businesses enter new era as regulation takes effect
"It will greatly boost confidence and stabilise market expectations”, said a former official from the China Center for International Economic Exchanges.
Business
Vietnam’s foreign tourists in ten months less than half of 2022 target
Authorities set out the target of welcoming five million foreign visitors in 2022, but the current number hasn't even met half of this goal.
Thailand’s tourism industry revving up thanks to Covid-19 downgrade: Pollsters
Most of the 1,148 respondents said that downgrading the Covid-19 virus’s status on will help stimulate the economy.
Nara: Traditional setta sandals attract global audience
The footwear industry in the prefecture dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867), with 80% of the nation’s footwear output originating from the area at its peak.
World’s largest duty-free complex opens in Hainan
Located near the key transportation hub of Haikou, the shopping mecca covers an area of 280,000 square meters and features more than 800 notable brands.
Halloween disaster dims Itaewon’s hopes of revival
Either to pay respect to the dead or spooked by the dangerous crowd surge on Oct 29, the usually bustling streets of Itaewon district are likely to remain empty for some time.
Indonesian start-up founders still look to Singapore for first leg up
The shock of the pandemic, as well as current macroeconomic turbulence, have done little to stop Singapore’s dominance.
Measures to spur Chinese consumer spending
Among other measures, equipment upgrading by micro, small and medium-sized businesses will be supported by government-funded interest subsidies.
Greenhouse gas reduction efforts for farm products to be given 3-star rating
According to researchers, 23 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions in the world are derived from the agriculture and forestry industries.
Delivery industry gears up for Nov 11 shopping gala
Data shows that 100,000 temporary workers will be added during the Singles Day shopping festival gala to ensure parcels are delivered directly to customers.