Reasons behind Xi’s surprise visit to LG’s manufacturing facility in China
While chips and batteries for electric vehicles have become industrial battlefields for US-China tensions in recent years, Korean display makers appeared to be distancing…
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Tokyo-based space startup plans world-first Moon landing
If successful, the space company’s lander would become the world’s first private sector lunar module to land on the moon.
Indonesia’s retail sales rise 7% in March thanks to seasonal jump
Muslim consumers spend more on food, beverages during Ramadan, as sumptuous meals are common for when they break the fast at sundown.
Bed-and-breakfast establishments revitalising China’s rural economy
Currently, the county has more than 900 of the characteristic Minsu, including 8 clusters in Xidi town and Hongcun villages.
Korean businesses mixed over China’s reopening: Survey
Though China's economy is in recovery mode, not many Korean businesses have plans to expand their business in the neighboring country, the survey showed.
Luxury goods giants vow to keep investing in China
Companies like Burberry said they will continue to increase investment, encouraged by the potential of the China market.
Zero-sugar drinks reshape beverage market
Sugar-free and low-calorie soft drinks are enjoying their heyday in South Korea, with increasing sales and a growing variety of products.
Apple ups ante in Samsung’s home ground
Despite Samsung's unrivaled dominance, Apple pins high hopes on Gen Z, half of whom are iPhone users.
Payment body urges caution in ChatGPT use
The move is the first by a self-regulatory body in China's financial sector to publicly call for restraint when using ChatGPT.
Honda Odyssey to return to Japan with made-in-China tag
It will be the first time for Honda to import and sell a China-produced vehicle in Japan.