China’s high-end manufacturing sector sees robust growth
According to a report, A-share-listed high end manufacturing companies raked in 11.79 trillion yuan ($1.69 trillion) in operating revenue in 2021, compared with 7.47 trillion yuan…
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Tourism training bolstering reawakening industry
The tourism ministry has been running training courses to ensure that hospitality services are up to the mark, following the Covid-19 enforced hiatus.
From 0 to 5 vaccine plants in S’pore: Pharmaceutical firms see need to diversify
The sudden influx of investments can largely be attributed to lessons learnt during the pandemic.
2022 a dismal year for Pakistani startups
The cracks first began to appear in the second quarter of 2022, when startups started scaling back their operations and laying off people.
Chinese tourism market expects turnaround
According to a travel portal, nearly 60 percent of its users have booked cross-province tours over New Year's, a year-on-year rise of 34 percent.
Latest craze for sweet, hot yaki-imo refuses to cool
Yaki-imo baked sweet potatoes are enjoying a fourth wave of popularity thanks to stores offering a wider variety of the sugary tubers.
Digital yuan continues domestic march
According to the PBOC's digital currency research institute, more than 5.6 million shops and retailers have allowed e-CNY payments as of Aug 31.
KOCCA expands budget to take nation’s content industry to global stage
President Jo Hyun-rae announced that it will be used to promote startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, besides strengthening global competitiveness.
South Korea sets sight on real estate, financial reform to spur economy
The Korean Finance Ministry also expects the economic growth rate to fall to 1.6 percent next year, amid woes of a global recession and high interest rates.
Sandiaga is seen as proven option for VP, but hindered by lack of party support
A longtime entrepreneur, Sandiaga Uno has been a regular face in the Indonesian business world since the turn of the century.