Macao opens again for mainland tourists
Macao – Residents of dozens of cities across China will be able to apply for permits for leisure trips to Macao, the biggest step yet in reopening the world’s biggest casino market to tourism. No Asian economy is more dependent … Continue reading Macao opens again for mainland tourists
Asian leaders determined to fight pandemic
TOKYO – Financial leaders from China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia vowed to redouble their efforts to help the region recover economically from the novel coronavirus and to defend a multilateral system of trade and investment. “We will remain … Continue reading Asian leaders determined to fight pandemic
USA: Decoupling economy from China on agenda
WASHINGTON – With the U.S. election approaching, President Donald Trump again raised the idea of separating the U.S. and Chinese economies, also known as decoupling, suggesting the United States would not lose money if the world’s two biggest economies no … Continue reading USA: Decoupling economy from China on agenda
Tencent to invest in Singapore
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE – Gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said it would develop a regional hub for Southeast Asia in Singapore, opening a new office and becoming the latest Chinese tech firm to invest in the city-state. The new hub comes on … Continue reading Tencent to invest in Singapore
China’s biggest beer festival on schedule
Qingdao – Oktoberfest may be cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic but the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao is going ahead with its three-week beer festival. This time, though, visitors will have to present a green health QR … Continue reading China’s biggest beer festival on schedule