ASIA NEWS

ASCC: A Milestone for Unity, Identity and Development

JAKARTA/BANGKOK – As the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, it stands as a pillar of unity, development, and shared identity within Southeast Asia. Since its formal establishment on November 21, 2015, under the Kuala Lumpur Declaration, the … Continue reading ASCC: A Milestone for Unity, Identity and Development

New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups

SINGAPORE — A powerful regional coalition was officially launched yesterday in Singapore to bolster ocean-impact start-ups across the Asia-Pacific, signaling a new era of sustainable innovation in one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. The 1,000 Ocean Startups APAC Coalition—a … Continue reading New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups

BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants

LUDWIGSHAFEN/BEIJING/DELHI — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, is accelerating its pivot toward Asia’s booming economies. At the company’s recent Annual General Meeting, CEO Markus Kamieth underscored plans to intensify growth efforts not only in China but more aggressively in … Continue reading BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants

RateHawk Business Results: 67% Bookings Growth

BERLIN – RateHawk, an online B2B system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, celebrates 9 years of operations and reports strong growth in its business results over the past year. In 2024, RateHawk’s net booking value … Continue reading RateHawk Business Results: 67% Bookings Growth

China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War

BEIJING – In a bold and calculated response to the United States’ sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping’s administration has rolled out two major retaliatory measures that could reshape global trade flows and send shockwaves through key … Continue reading China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War