E-commerce helps rekindle memories of local delicacies in China
Research shows that the expansion of the rural logistics network has not only boosted consumption in rural areas, but also enhanced the sales of agricultural produce.
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Top Chinese legislator Li Zhanshu arrives in Kathmandu
The visit comes ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, as well as Nepal’s federal and provincial elections scheduled for Nov 20.
Beijing steps up plan to become global high-tech, innovation hub
Boasting a group of companies and research institutes in various sectors, Zhongguancun saw its research and development fees hit 239.30 billion yuan ($34.49 billion) in 2021.
China’s TCL no longer an underdog
“China’s TCL and Hisense are competing with each other for growth like Samsung and LG did in the past,” an executive from a Korean tech company notes on the matter.
Metaverse craze hits Asia, with cities and companies chasing after a $1.1 trillion pie
Virtual reality is the next big frontier, and Asia is vying for a piece of an industry worth an estimated $1.1 trillion by 2024. But it's not all fun and games.
Cambodia to push for establishment of RCEP Secretariat in Siem Reap
Prime Minister Hun Sen called on Beijing, on Aug 3, to support the setting up of the RCEP office in Cambodia.
Haikou International Duty Free City set to open soon
The city covers 926,000 square meters, and already over 800 brands have confirmed their presence.
Beijing’s OK pending for 1st export of fresh longan
Longan is set to be the third fresh Cambodian fruit to be officially exported directly to the Chinese market, after bananas and mangoes.
China experiences hottest summer since 1961
The average days with the highest temperature reaching or exceeding 35 degrees Celsius on the day in China reached 14.3 days, a record high since 1961.
Cyberattack on Xi’an university traced to NSA in US
Emails were sent to try and trick students and teachers into clicking on links and giving away their sign-in information, which could result in potential data leaks.