ASEAN: China promotes use of yuan
Shanghai – China published a five-year blueprint seeking economic and financial integration between southern Guangxi province and Southeast Asia, representing Beijing’s latest effort to promote international use of the yuan currency. China’s state council, or cabinet, has agreed to build … Continue reading ASEAN: China promotes use of yuan
38th ATF Opens With Over 100 Official Functions
Ha Long City – The 38th ATF officially kick-starts today in Ha Long, Viet Nam, with official meetings by NTO and ministerial delegates in full swing. 1,500 delegates are expected to participate in over 100 meetings, business, education and social functions … Continue reading 38th ATF Opens With Over 100 Official Functions
ITB China and China Tourism extend strategic partnership
Berlin/Shanghai – Riding on the success of last year’s edition, ITB China, set to take place from 15 to 17 May in Shanghai, and the China Tourism Association (CTA) renewed their strategic partnerships. David Axiotis, General Manager of ITB China and … Continue reading ITB China and China Tourism extend strategic partnership
PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2019 in India
BANGKOK –The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a diverse line-up of thought leaders, innovators and pioneers to share their insights and knowledge on one of the fastest growing tourism sectors of travel at the upcoming PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference … Continue reading PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2019 in India
Myanmar: First solar power yacht in Asia
Kawthaung – Burma Boating, a sailing firm owned by Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group, has unveiled the latest acquisition to its fleet – the S55, a 16.7-meter solar-powered yacht, which will offer expeditions around the Mergui Archipelago from January 2019. The S55 catamaran can … Continue reading Myanmar: First solar power yacht in Asia
CES: Hyundai’s walking car concept unveiled
Las Vegas – The South Korean motor company showcased a car that can climb up to five feet, keep its passengers completely and reach highway speeds at CES 2019. The concept car can activate robotic legs to walk at 3mph … Continue reading CES: Hyundai’s walking car concept unveiled
US in discussion with North Korea
Washington – US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday talks for the location of a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are underway, after the two said last week they are ready to meet to further discuss Pyongyang’s denuclearization. … Continue reading US in discussion with North Korea
JD.com opens offline fresh-food store
Beijing – JD.com, China’s second largest e-commerce company, will launch its first offline fresh-food supermarket, called 7Fresh, in Beijing last Thursday, ratcheting up its rivalry with Alibaba Group Holding in this growing segment of the domestic retail market. The new … Continue reading JD.com opens offline fresh-food store
China aims to steady home prices in 2019
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 aims to steady home prices in 2019
India: Foxconn to begin assembling top-end iPhones
Mumbai/Delhi – Apple Inc will begin assembling its top-end iPhones in India through the local unit of Foxconn as early as 2019, the first time the Taiwanese contract manufacturer will have made the product in the country, according to a … Continue reading India: Foxconn to begin assembling top-end iPhones