ASEAN Launches Directory of Outstanding SMEs
Siem Reap – An ASEAN publication entitled “Directory of Outstanding ASEAN Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 2015” was officially launched at the sidelines of the Public Private Dialogue for the Post-2015 ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development (2016-2025). Heng Sokkung, … Continue reading ASEAN Launches Directory of Outstanding SMEs
ASEAN adjusts its Metrology Law to International Standard
Jakarta –The Working Group on Legal Metrology (The application of legal requirements to measurements and measuring instruments) in ASEAN benchmarked their metrology laws against the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) best practices. The benchmark indicated that most AMS have established, … Continue reading ASEAN adjusts its Metrology Law to International Standard
Indonesia vows to sink illegal fishing ships
Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday that he had ordered the country’s navy to sink foreign ships intruding the country’s maritime territory and stealing fish and other resources.The order was made following the reports of rampant illegal … Continue reading Indonesia vows to sink illegal fishing ships
Australia seals free trade deal with Beijing
Canberra – China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Canberra with what could be the most ambitious free trade agreement his country has signed since committing to the World Trade Organisation, promising billions of dollars in new markets for Australian … Continue reading Australia seals free trade deal with Beijing
Guidance Catalogue for FDI in China
Shanghai – On November 4, the Chinese government released the latest update to the “Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries,” outlining which industries shall be encouraged, restricted or prohibited for foreign investment. A draft of the revised list has … Continue reading Guidance Catalogue for FDI in China
APEC leaders agree on new incentives for growth
Beijing – The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders have agreed on five incentives for future economic growth, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.The incentives are economic reform, new economy, innovative growth, inclusive support and urbanization, Xi told a press conference … Continue reading APEC leaders agree on new incentives for growth
Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure Tops APEC Agenda
Beijing – Wednesday marked the first day of the week-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, hosted this year in Beijing. This year’s summit, themed “Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership,” brings together ministerial leaders, CEOs of global corporations, and other … Continue reading Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure Tops APEC Agenda
China: Wage Increase of 8.1 percent expected
Beijing / Shanghai / Guangzhou – According to the Wage and Salary Survey 2014, conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce in China between August 25th and September 26th, German companies expect an average wage increase of 8.1% in 2015. … Continue reading China: Wage Increase of 8.1 percent expected
Vietnam to sort electronic waste from 2015
Ho Chi Minh City – Electronics producers and importers in Vietnam will have to set up disposal points from January 2015, to collect discarded products and reduce environmental pollution. Accordingly, businesses will receive broken items from users and take them away … Continue reading Vietnam to sort electronic waste from 2015
Cambodia seeks to promote trade relations with Britain
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged the United Kingdom to promote trade relations with Cambodia. He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Lord Puttnam at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. “The prime … Continue reading Cambodia seeks to promote trade relations with Britain