U.S., Malaysia pledge to promote bilateral ties
Putrajaya – U.S. President Barack Obama and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak pledged here Sunday to promote bilateral ties between the two countries, while some issues remained to be resolved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiation. During a bilateral … Continue reading U.S., Malaysia pledge to promote bilateral ties
Beijing Autoshow: All Buzz about Electric Cars
Beijing – At the Beijing Autoshow many carmakers are showcasing their latest electrics, hybrids and in-car connectivity gadgets. The world’s largest auto market – not surprisingly, also has the most competition. Joint ventures, imports, domestics – all trying to win market … Continue reading Beijing Autoshow: All Buzz about Electric Cars
Chinese premier meets German vice chancellor
Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with visiting German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel here on Tuesday.Li said President Xi Jinping’s Germany visit in March has promoted bilateral relations and cooperation. Li also welcomed … Continue reading Chinese premier meets German vice chancellor
Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Stuttgart
Stuttgart – Little is known about the Philippines as one of the world´s emerging economies but it is one bright spot that has been growing at strong rates of 6.8% in 2012 and 7.2% in 2013, the second fastest in the … Continue reading Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Stuttgart
China: Yuan sets new low against USD
Beijing – The Chinese yuan has hit another new low versus the U.S. dollar since starting its recent depreciation against the greenback in mid-January.The People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s mid point at 6.1610 on Tuesday, 19 bips lower … Continue reading China: Yuan sets new low against USD
Chinese bank launches “Pretty Mom” credit card
Beijing – The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) issued a new type of credit card on Friday targeting China’s young mothers, a growing group known for their love of shopping and their greater say in the family budget.The cards focus on … Continue reading Chinese bank launches “Pretty Mom” credit card
China eyes new energy projects for greener development
Beijing – China will launch a number of major projects to restructure its energy layout and achieve a greener development with cleaner energy.China will push forward reform in energy production and consumption, and make energy use greener, said Premier Li Keqiang … Continue reading China eyes new energy projects for greener development
ASEAN: No timeframe for South China Sea code of conduct
Chonburi, Thailand – The drafting of the South China Sea code of conduct (COC) is a working process without a timeframe, the director-general of the ASEAN Affairs Department of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Xinhua Monday.“We need to use … Continue reading ASEAN: No timeframe for South China Sea code of conduct
Auto China 2014 opens in Beijing
Beijing – The 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2014, opened to the public on Monday. This year’s show hit record highs for the number of debut models and new vehicles.More than 2,000 automakers from 14 countries and … Continue reading Auto China 2014 opens in Beijing
Chinese companies bear losses caused by unrest in Ukraine
Beijing/Kiew – In crisis hit Ukraine, the country’s economic woes are not only impacting Europe’s economies, it’s also wreaking havoc on Chinese companies that have operations in the country.Song Feng is the head of a private colour plate company in … Continue reading Chinese companies bear losses caused by unrest in Ukraine