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Second outbreak stymies China market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/04/2020
» Chinese tourists may not return soon as a second wave of the outbreak is hitting many key areas, while tour agents in Europe are bypassing summer vacations and starting to offer winter packages to Thailand.
Singapore-China ‘fast lane’ criticised
Kyodo News and Reuters, Published on 30/05/2020
» SINGAPORE: Some Singaporeans have reacted sharply to the government’s announcement of an agreement reached with China to launch a “fast lane” early in June to facilitate essential travel between the two countries.
China confronts its economic challenges
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 08/06/2020
» In an unprecedented move, China has decided not to set an economic growth target for this year. The economy contracted by 6.8% in the first quarter and, if growth in the second quarter is also negative, the country will officially be in recession for the first time in more than four decades.
China foundering in IT advances
Life, James Hein, Published on 17/06/2020
» - As I write this it has been a strange two weeks in the world and this has kept most news on the technology front well in the background.
China seeks stronger Asean ties
News, By Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/07/2020
» Asean and China will celebrate the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations next year and at issue is whether Asean will be willing to upgrade the country's status to "comprehensive strategic partner". Beijing is hopeful that there will be a consensus among the 10-member countries to further strengthen their all-round cooperation and propel their partnership to a new level.
China begins digital currency trial
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2020
» SHANGHAI: China’s central bank is issuing 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million) worth of digital currency to 50,000 randomly selected consumers in the country’s first public test of a digital yuan payment system.
China rebalancing with 'dual circulation'
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 19/10/2020
» Ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping set markets abuzz in May by raising the idea of a "dual circulation" economy, observers have been exploring the potential of this new economic model for China which has knock-on effects for the rest of the world.
China STVs exempt from ban
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2020
» The Chinese government's ban on outbound tour groups will not affect those who apply for a special tourism visa (STV), says a key official.
China tackles food security fears
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 16/11/2020
» The Covid-19 crisis is adding to China's food security risks as importers have been told to avoid frozen food imports from countries suffering severe outbreaks after positive tests on packaging of some imported seafoods.
China conquers the gaming universe
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 07/12/2020
» Tencent's flagship video game Honour of Kings has become the first online game ever to average more than 100 million daily active users. It was also the world's most lucrative mobile game in September with approximately US$240 million in sales.