APEC leaders agree on new incentives for growth
Beijing – The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders have agreed on five incentives for future economic growth, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.The incentives are economic reform, new economy, innovative growth, inclusive support and urbanization, Xi told a press conference … Continue reading APEC leaders agree on new incentives for growth
Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure Tops APEC Agenda
Beijing – Wednesday marked the first day of the week-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, hosted this year in Beijing. This year’s summit, themed “Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership,” brings together ministerial leaders, CEOs of global corporations, and other … Continue reading Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure Tops APEC Agenda
China: Wage Increase of 8.1 percent expected
Beijing / Shanghai / Guangzhou – According to the Wage and Salary Survey 2014, conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce in China between August 25th and September 26th, German companies expect an average wage increase of 8.1% in 2015. … Continue reading China: Wage Increase of 8.1 percent expected
Vietnam to sort electronic waste from 2015
Ho Chi Minh City – Electronics producers and importers in Vietnam will have to set up disposal points from January 2015, to collect discarded products and reduce environmental pollution. Accordingly, businesses will receive broken items from users and take them away … Continue reading Vietnam to sort electronic waste from 2015
Cambodia seeks to promote trade relations with Britain
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged the United Kingdom to promote trade relations with Cambodia. He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Lord Puttnam at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. “The prime … Continue reading Cambodia seeks to promote trade relations with Britain
Premier Li in Germany: “China to further open its economy”
Hamburg – China Premier Li has wrapped up his visit to Germany. During the state visit he promised that his country would further open up to foreign investment and cooperation. He has also said that foreign enterprises would be given greater access … Continue reading Premier Li in Germany: “China to further open its economy”
Cambodian PM to attend 10th Asia-Europe Summit in Italy
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead a high delegation to attend the 10th Asia-Europe Summit to be held on Oct. 16-17 in Milan, Italy.The prime minister was invited to the summit by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the … Continue reading Cambodian PM to attend 10th Asia-Europe Summit in Italy
Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Hanoi – Vietnamese experts held an optimistic view over the country’s economic prospects in 2014, saying that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth can surpass the target of 5.8 percent set by the National Assembly, local media report.In an interview with … Continue reading Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
Manila – The looming power shortage in the Philippines could affect the country’s economic growth and international conferences scheduled in Manila next year.Businessman Ramon del Rosario, chairman of the Makati Business Club (MBC), the country’s premier business group, told the local … Continue reading Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
Communication Technology Summit held in Lao
Vientiane – The 2014 Lao ICT Summit was held on Thursday in the Laotian capital, attended by the nation’s telecommunications operators and representatives from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.“New mobile technologies are profoundly changing the way we live and work,” … Continue reading Communication Technology Summit held in Lao