China to fine ride-hailing giant Didi more than $1 billion: Reports
The fine – imposed over Didi's cybersecurity practices – would amount to more than four per cent of its $27.3 billion total revenue last year, according to a report.
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Digital RMB application continues to expand in China
Compared with physical currencies, digital renminbi has the characteristics of lower cost, higher payment efficiency, wider application scenarios, higher anti-fake levels and is…
Chinese regulator stresses banks’ role in delivery of presold homes
As of mid-July, homebuyers in about 150 property projects across multiple cities refused to make mortgage payments due to delayed delivery of their presold homes.
Jam collaboration shows power of fruit and fraternity amid reconstruction
Jams made from fruits harvested in two places hit by major disasters — rains in northern Kyushu in July 2017 and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake affecting Tohoku — are…
Attractive mainland policies lure businesses from Taiwan
Preferential policies on taxation, customs clearance, land use, and talent recruitment are some of the perks that Tawainese businesses benefit from.
Asia’s first professional cargo hub airport opens in central China
The new airport, equipped with a cargo terminal of 23,000 square meters among other facilities, is expected to improve the transport efficiency of air freight.
Hanoi’s coolest store: the Antique Fan Shop
The Phuc Duc antique store on is commonly referred to as the "ancient fan museum", where hundreds of European-made antique fans take up the entire room.
Sento bathhouses launch new services to stay afloat
Bathhouses like Kogane-yu are launching innovative services like installing capsule-style rooms for overnight guests.
VR, AR ready to blossom nationwide
Tech giants have jumped on the metaverse bandwagon and invested heavily in the state-of-the-art VR and AR technologies.
High sodium content found in certain dim sum dishes in Hong Kong
Among different types of dim sum, shrimp siu mai was found to have the highest average sodium content of 590 mg/100 g, followed by spring roll with shrimp.