Cargo ships collide off south China coast, 12 missing
Beijing – Chinese authorities searched Monday for 12 crew members who disappeared after two cargo ships collided before dawn off the coast of southern Guangdong province, according to state media. A ship carrying 5,000 tons of sand sank after the … Continue reading Cargo ships collide off south China coast, 12 missing
Hong Kong welcomes New Year with big firework
Hong Kong – Hundreds of thousands of revellers in Hong Kong began the new year with the thunderous roar of HK$14 million (US$1.8 million) worth of fireworks going off above Victoria Harbour at the stroke of midnight. At least 340,000 … Continue reading Hong Kong welcomes New Year with big firework
XI : Cooperation best for both China and U.S.
Beijing – History shows that cooperation is the best choice for both China and the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump in a congratulatory message on Tuesday to mark 40 years since the establishment of … Continue reading XI : Cooperation best for both China and U.S.
China for adoption of foreign investment law
Beijing — Chinese lawmakers have called for swift adoption of a unified foreign investment law to further open the country. The opinion won wide support at a panel deliberation Wednesday on the draft foreign investment law, which was submitted to … Continue reading China for adoption of foreign investment law
ATF 2019 : Vietnam ready to host 1500 delegates
Hal Long – Viet Nam, the Host Country of the 38th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) to be held in Ha Long, is all ready to make a lasting impression on its 1500 delegates. They comprise of ministerial, NTO, official meeting … Continue reading ATF 2019 : Vietnam ready to host 1500 delegates
ALIBABA: Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance successful
Shanghai – Since its launch in January 2017, the Alibaba Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance (AACA) has tripled in size, with over 105 brands registered and 12 industry categories represented. More global top names including Adidas, Estee Lauder, Levi’s, L’Oreal, Luxottica and Ralph … Continue reading ALIBABA: Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance successful
S. Korea, DPRK hold road connection ceremony
Seoul — About 100 South Korean passengers boarded a train early Wednesday in Seoul station for a rare trip to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). They were given souvenir tickets with a message saying “Thank you for joining … Continue reading S. Korea, DPRK hold road connection ceremony
Beijing – China’s housing authorities have pledged to stabilize land and home prices in 2019 and ramp up the supply of rental housing to tackle home-affordability issues, state television reported. Following a furious boom, China since mid-2016 has gradually tightened … Continue reading
China : Mobike CEO Hu Weiwei quits
Beijing – Hu Weiwei, the founder of China’s leading bike-sharing platform Mobike, has quit from the position of CEO, according to an internal letter sent by the female entrepreneur Sunday. President of Mobike Liu Yu will succeed the role. Hu … Continue reading China : Mobike CEO Hu Weiwei quits
Chinese smartphone maker Gionee goes bankrupt
Shenzhen – Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee’s bankruptcy application has been accepted by the Chinese court in Shenzhen. Once a top smartphone manufacturer, Gionee has reportedly failed to pay its debt from various suppliers. The problem was compounded in November this … Continue reading Chinese smartphone maker Gionee goes bankrupt