SE Asia a hot spot for Chinese EV makers
Analysts said localised production will enable companies to launch products faster and to come up with products that better meet local demands.
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More flights between China, US approved
In total, 36 weekly round-trip flights will be allowed to be operated by Chinese and US carriers starting on Sept 1, and 48 beginning on Oct 29.
Strong Sino-Cambodian relations drive trade
The value of exports from Cambodia to China in the first seven months of 2023 came in at $815 million, rising more than 16 per cent compared to the same period in 2022.
Indonesia says it must prioritise safety of delayed China-funded bullet train
A flagship project of President Joko Widodo and part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, the 142-kilometre railway connecting Jakarta to the city of Bandung was originally set to…
Tourists’ new spending habits offer fresh opportunities: Hong Kong financial secretary
He noted that the spending habits among Chinese mainland tourists have changed, with “the young demographic now seeking cultural experiences, art exhibitions and large-scale…
BCG: Generative AI tools to gain more ground in banking
The report said that generative AI will replace human beings in doing a large number of repetitive, simple and basic tasks, thus reducing costs and improving operational…
Thailand says no rice export halt, to benefit from India’s export ban
Thailand is benefiting from India's rice export ban and has no reason to halt its own shipments as it has sufficient output for exports and domestic consumption, its commerce…
Fast-fashion sites grab major share of foreign market
Last year, digital clothing platform Shein was downloaded 200 million times, surpassing Amazon as the most downloaded app in both Apple and Google stores.
Confidence at any size
Meet Yangyang, a plus-size fashion blogger who has found body positive confidence in a world that continues to disparage people who do not fit body size norms.
Greater Bay Area plans maglev train at 650km/h
The maglev train plan aims to build a 30-minute traffic circle among the three cities, and a 40-minute one among other cities of the Greater Bay Area.