China: Automobile sales with double-digit growth
BEIJING – China’s automobile sales rose 47.9 percent year-on-year to nearly 2.44 million units in January, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on Wednesday. The country’s vehicle production rose 51.2 percent year-on-year to 2.41 million units last month. Production … Continue reading China: Automobile sales with double-digit growth
China: Local governments to halt infrastructure projects
BEIJING – China has instructed heavily indebted local governments to delay or halt some state-funded infrastructure projects, three people with knowledge of the situation said, as Beijing struggles to contain debt risks even as it tries to stimulate the economy. … Continue reading China: Local governments to halt infrastructure projects
TAT welcomes Air India’s inaugural flight to Phuket
PHUKET – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a special airport ceremony to welcome Air India’s inaugural flight from Delhi to Phuket. The maiden flight AI378, landing at 07.10 Hrs., was welcomed with a water cannon salute as it … Continue reading TAT welcomes Air India’s inaugural flight to Phuket
China: Guangdong province plans to boost consumption
SHENZHEN – China’s economic powerhouse, the Guangdong province in the southern part of the country, with the largest and fastest-growing economy in terms of GDP among the 31 provinces and municipalities in the Chinese mainland, will now issue 100 million … Continue reading China: Guangdong province plans to boost consumption
Green Miles: Making Business Travel Sustainable
NEW YORK – In the ever-changing world of travel, something exciting is happening. Travelers today aren’t just explorers; they’re becoming protectors of our planet. The buzz around climate change is pushing this shift, and a recent McKinsey survey shows that … Continue reading Green Miles: Making Business Travel Sustainable
ITB China 2024: Seizing new opportunities
SHANGHAI – The stage is set for global travel industry players to make new connections with handpicked top buyers from across China from 27 to 29 May at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. The upgraded show and … Continue reading ITB China 2024: Seizing new opportunities
CTW China a platform for International exhibitors
SHANGHAI – In a new chapter for Corporate Travel World China (CTW China), XIN MICE (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (XIN MICE) has officially signed on as the co-organizer of the event. As China’s leading professional meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) … Continue reading CTW China a platform for International exhibitors
Former Bank of China chairman expelled from Party
SHANGHAI – China’s ruling Communist Party has expelled the former chairman of the state-owned Bank of China from the party, accusing him of illegal activities and taking bribes, the top anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday. Liu Liange was accused of … Continue reading Former Bank of China chairman expelled from Party
Philippines remove barrier in South China Sea
MANILA – The Philippine government has removed a floating barrier that China had installed to block Philippine fishing boats from entering a disputed area in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday. The barrier, which was … Continue reading Philippines remove barrier in South China Sea
ITB China 2023: Saudi Arabia is Official Partner Destination
SHANGHAI – ITB China announced that Saudi Arabia will be the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2023, held on 12 – 14 September in Shanghai. The partnership aims to attract greater numbers of Chinese tourists and position the country … Continue reading ITB China 2023: Saudi Arabia is Official Partner Destination