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LG: New Manufacturing Hub to be built in India

SRI CITY, INDIA — LG Electronics India Ltd. (LGEIL), a subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Electronics, has officially begun construction on its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The strategic investment underscores LG’s growing commitment to India … Continue reading LG: New Manufacturing Hub to be built in India

Younger people set the pace in the Chinese travel market

BERLIN/SHANGHAI – The Chinese edition of ITB Berlin, ITB China – the country’s leading B2B travel trade show from May 27 to 29, 2025, in Shanghai – offers exclusive insights into the dynamic development of China’s travel and outbound market. … Continue reading Younger people set the pace in the Chinese travel market

Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume

GENEVA –  For the first time in years, high-level delegations from the United States and China sat down in Geneva this weekend, aiming to de-escalate the prolonged trade war that has rattled global markets. Led by US Treasury Secretary Scott … Continue reading Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume

Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India, Vietnam

Cupertino/New Delhi/Hanoi — Apple is accelerating the transformation of its global supply chain: The US tech giant will soon manufacture most iPhones sold in the United States in India, while iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods will largely come from … Continue reading Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India, Vietnam

China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties

BEIJING — Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the European Union to deepen mutual openness and resolve differences “properly,” signaling a renewed push to strengthen ties with Europe as global trade frictions escalate. His … Continue reading China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties

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

Trump Softens Stance as Trade War Pressures Mount

WASHINGTON/BEIJING — Under growing domestic and international pressure, the Trump administration appears to be shifting its stance in the ongoing trade war with China. Despite previous insistence that Beijing must make the first move, new reports indicate that Washington has … Continue reading Trump Softens Stance as Trade War Pressures Mount

Chinese Brands Lead with Innovation and Market Agility

SHANGHAI — The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has once again confirmed China’s growing dominance in the global automotive industry. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are not only setting the pace for innovation but are also reshaping market expectations with cutting-edge … Continue reading Chinese Brands Lead with Innovation and Market Agility

Malaysia Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will take the spotlight as the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025, which will be held from May 27–29 in Shanghai. This milestone partnership underscores the enduring tourism ties between Malaysia and China and reflects … Continue reading Malaysia Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025