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China's two traps
Asia focus, Keun Lee in Seoul, Published on 21/03/2022
» When Deng Xiaoping launched China's strategy of "reform and opening up" in 1978, economists in the West had their doubts. In their view, a vibrant market economy was fundamentally incompatible with China's authoritarian political system.
Ancient brew has retro appeal in South Korea
Asia focus, Chang W Lee and Mike Ives of the New York Times, Published on 07/02/2022
» SEOUL: Jeong Mi-hee used to buy a lot of whisky in airports. When the coronavirus pandemic brought her business travel to halt, she started paying more attention to local drinks she had overlooked.
Restoring respect
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/06/2021
» Patama Chantaruck still remembers an unsettling encounter she experienced during her early days of living in the United States 28 years ago.
From Tablets to Sex Toys, the Chip Shortage Is Far-Reaching
Business, Eun-Young Jeong & Dan Strum, Published on 03/05/2021
» The global chip shortage hobbled auto makers worldwide. Now, other industries are feeling the squeeze.
A Push to End Germany's Status as 'Paradise for Patent Trolls'
Business, Bertrand Benoit, Published on 16/03/2021
» Germany has long been a magnet for global patent litigation, ensnaring companies like Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google.
Asia's climate optimism
Asia focus, Christine Loh, Pamela Mar, Peter Seligmann and Lin Xu in Hong Kong, Published on 22/02/2021
» Optimism is in the air in Asia, where the new Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has brightened prospects for a post-pandemic recovery and a revival of multilateralism. Even more promising, there is growing regional agreement on the need to address climate change.
Korean smart city centre to support investment
Business, Published on 31/10/2020
» South Korea has set up a smart city cooperation centre in Bangkok to support Korean firms seeking to invest in smart city projects in Thailand.
Cathay Pacific job cuts will hit Hong Kong housing market
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/10/2020
» The massive job cuts at Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong's flagship carrier, are likely to further drag down the city's flagging property market, with districts close to the airport potentially facing steep cuts in home prices and rents, according to analysts.
Big Hit's IPO proves 'Dynamite'
Business, AFP, Published on 07/10/2020
» SEOUL: Ordinary South Koreans rushed to pour more than $50 billion into the initial public offering for the management agency of K-pop sensation BTS, sale organisers said after it closed on Tuesday.
Travel Is Bouncing Back, but Tourists Stick Close to Home
Business, Andrew Jeong & Philip Wen, Published on 20/07/2020
» A New Zealand ski resort recently staffed up as locals piled in. Vacationing South Koreans, with few foreigners in sight, pack the buffet lines at fancy hotels. Cottage rentals in the U.K. have nearly doubled over last year--mainly driven by British travelers.