China to reduce import tariffs on key commodities
Beijing – China is to reduce tariffs on more than 850 goods including frozen pork, hi-tech components and vital medicines, in a move billed at opening the economy to freer international trade. The reduction has been approved by the State … Continue reading China to reduce import tariffs on key commodities
Hong Kong Protests bringing disruptions to business
Hong Kong – Shifting jobs from a media company to a Hong Kong financial services business seemed like a good move to Lau. His wife had just had a baby and the new job offered flexible hours and better earnings. … Continue reading Hong Kong Protests bringing disruptions to business
Abe and Xi start new era of cooperation
Beijing – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Monday to step up cooperation for a “new era” of bilateral relations, showcasing a thaw contrasting sharply with Beijing’s fraught ties with the U.S. Xi greeted Abe … Continue reading Abe and Xi start new era of cooperation
PATA Travel Mart 2020 in Leshan, China
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA Travel Mart 2020 in Leshan, Sichuan, China from September 3-6. The event will be hosted by the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau. “We are delighted to be returning … Continue reading PATA Travel Mart 2020 in Leshan, China
Asian travelers value sustainable tourism
Singapore – Travelers are focusing on slow travel and sustainable tourism going into the year 2020, with Vietnam topping the list of emerging destinations, according to the new Skyscanner APAC Travel Trends 2020 Report. The report, which compared data from … Continue reading Asian travelers value sustainable tourism
Myanmar: Country’s largest mini-grid unveiled
Mandalay – The Mandalay Yoma Energy launched Myanmar’s biggest solar mini-grid for rural areas in Magway Region. With the mini-grid, up to 400 households in Magway’s Lel Ma village now have access to electricity. Myanmar’s electrification rate is one of … Continue reading Myanmar: Country’s largest mini-grid unveiled
DHL scales up operations in Myanmar
Yangon – The DHL Supply Chain, one of the global market leaders for contract logistics solutions, announced the opening of its first multi-user warehouse in Myanmar. The company has invested approximately K1.58 billion (€1 million) in the facility located in … Continue reading DHL scales up operations in Myanmar
Audi Myanmar: First dealership in Yangon
Yangon – Automotive Asia (Myanmar) Limited is currently setting up the first Audi branch in Yangon – Audi Yangon. Myanmar investors teamed up with a French based CFAO Group as majority shareholder under the name Automotive Asia (Myanmar) Limited to … Continue reading Audi Myanmar: First dealership in Yangon
Brunei hosts ATF Tourism Forum in January
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Tourism Forum 2020 is approaching fast: In January 2020 important ASEAN and international leaders in tourism will meet in Brunei. What is in store for them? First part of AFT are the official meetings, in … Continue reading Brunei hosts ATF Tourism Forum in January
Japan and China plan global cooperation
Tokyo – Japan and China are considering signing a “fifth political document” during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to Japan next spring, sources familiar with the matter. They will become countries that can cooperate on important global issues such … Continue reading Japan and China plan global cooperation