China sets growth target of more than 6 percent
SHANGHAI – China set an economic growth target of more than 6% this year, but warned of uncertainties over the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as it set out a plan to achieve its long-term goal of becoming a … Continue reading China sets growth target of more than 6 percent
Financial investors unsettled by disappearance of Jack Ma
NEW YORK/BOSTON/HONG KONG – Billionaire Jack Ma’s 50-second video reappearance has done little to resolve Alibaba Group’s troubled relationship with regulators that is making some investors hesitate about owning the Chinese e-commerce giant’s stock. Relief at Ma’s first public appearance … Continue reading Financial investors unsettled by disappearance of Jack Ma
GTAI: 2020 further bolstered Germany’s reputation
Berlin – Amidst the corona pandemic, a number of international surveys showed that people around the globe have increased regard for German rationalism, stability, respect for law and leadership. Among other things, nations are brands – and Germany got some … Continue reading GTAI: 2020 further bolstered Germany’s reputation
Thailand: Top business destination in two years ?
BANGKOK – The Thai government has set an ambitious target for itself – making Thailand one of the top 10 countries in the world for ease of doing business in the next two years, said Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, … Continue reading Thailand: Top business destination in two years ?
ASEAN and EU’s new online Customs Transit System
JAKARTA – The private sector in ASEAN now has access to a powerful new online system, the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), which will reduce intra-ASEAN trading challenges and enable companies to benefit fully from the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) … Continue reading ASEAN and EU’s new online Customs Transit System