Beijing Orders Big Tech to Drop Orders of Nvidia
BEIJING — China has formally ordered its major technology firms, including ByteDance and Alibaba, to cancel existing orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D AI chips and to immediately halt all testing of the devices, according to multiple reports including the … Continue reading Beijing Orders Big Tech to Drop Orders of Nvidia
“Belt and Road Summit Marks Decade of Growth”
HONG KONG — The 10th Belt and Road Summit concluded successfully this week, attracting over 6,200 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions, according to government releases and press reports. The summit, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Special … Continue reading “Belt and Road Summit Marks Decade of Growth”
Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge
HANOI — Vietnam is accelerating major visa policy reforms in 2025 in an effort to draw not only tourists but foreign investors, skilled professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. Under government resolutions issued this year, changes include expanded visa waivers, longer e-visa … Continue reading Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge
Business Meets Culture in Jakarta and Bali
JAKARTA/UBUD – Zignify Global Product Sourcing, a company that has sourced more than 5,000 products worldwide and helped clients save over half a billion dollars in purchasing costs, invites entrepreneurs and business leaders to join its Indonesia Sourcing Trip 2025. … Continue reading Business Meets Culture in Jakarta and Bali
Fire Ravages Manila Slum, Displacing Thousands
MANILA — A massive fire tore through the shantytown neighbourhood of Happyland, Barangay 105, Tondo, late Saturday evening, leaving more than 1,100 families homeless and prompting urgent calls for improved safety enforcement. The blaze, which ignited at around 8:28 p.m. … Continue reading Fire Ravages Manila Slum, Displacing Thousands