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Why Leading Enterprises Choose Hong Kong for Expansion
Published on 24/11/2025
» For enterprises with global ambition, choosing the right base of operations is strategic decision. Positioned at the heart of Asia’s financial and innovation network, Hong Kong offers a powerful launchpad for enterprises seeking to expand beyond borders. Driving this momentum is the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), a dedicated government office that has already attracted over 100 leading enterprises from all around the world. These span sectors including life and health technology, AI and data science, fintech, advanced manufacturing, new energy, and cultural and creative technology.
US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» MADRID - The United States announced on Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok, as a deadline looms this week for the Chinese-owned app to be sold or face a US ban.
Illegal sites took 71% of Europe’s betting, casino sales
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/08/2025
» LONDON — Illegal gambling operators captured 71% of Europe’s online betting and casino market last year, or €80.65 billion (US$93.8 billion), as regulators struggled to rein in crypto casinos, prediction markets and unlicensed sportsbooks during a booming year for sports.
How Thailand's craft chocolate industry is raising the bar with sustainable practices
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2025
» When it comes to countries that produce chocolate, Switzerland and Belgium may be among the first to come to mind. But neither of them grow cacao, the fruit whose seeds are needed to make chocolate. In fact, 70% of the world's cacao comes from the Ivory Coast, in western Africa.
Huawei seeks AI chip customers in Middle East, Thailand
Bloomberg, Published on 11/07/2025
» Huawei Technologies is trying to export small quantities of AI chips to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, an effort to establish a foothold in markets dominated by Nvidia Corp. despite ongoing manufacturing challenges.
US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
Bloomberg, Published on 04/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp to Malaysia and Thailand, part of an effort to crack down on suspected semiconductor smuggling into China.
Malaysia keeps anti-dumping duties on some Chinese, Japanese iron, steel
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia said on Saturday it would maintain anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese and Japanese cold rolled coils of iron and non-alloy steel more than 1,300 millimetres wide.
EVA Wins SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification Tenth Year in a Row
Published on 19/06/2025
» TAIPEI, TAIWAN (June 18, 2025) – SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2025 World Airline Awards” at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. President Clay Sun attended on behalf of EVA Air, which was awarded SKYTRAX’s Five-Star Airline certification for the tenth consecutive year and accepted several of the SKYTRAX’s honours, including 11 of the airline’s awards, first for “Best Economy Class Catering” and “World's Cleanest Airline”.
Thailand to delay debate on casino bill as opposition mounts
Bloomberg, Published on 08/04/2025
» Thailand will delay a parliamentary debate on a bill seeking to legalise casinos as opposition mounts against the controversial proposal touted by the government as a way to attract investment and bolster tourism.
Allianz says risk profile not dented by quake
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/04/2025
» Thailand’s risk profile for natural disasters has not changed following the March 28 earthquake, but the tremor raised awareness among consumers and companies about adequate protection to keep insurance premiums affordable, says the Thai unit of German insurer Allianz.