China dominates Asian Economies
China, world’s second-largest economy stands tall with US$ 25.3 trillion and is up by 9% from 2017 followed by India at 10.38 trillion which is up by 9.8% showing growth over the preceding year.
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New Chinese regulation will require approval for foreign firms to publish online
A new Chinese regulation announced this week will require foreign companies and foreign-Chinese joint ventures to acquire approval before publishing content online, in the government’s latest move to tighten control of the digital realm.
What Alibaba Can Learn From Groupon
Amid the spa discounts, restaurant deals and cut-price tickets on Groupon, Alibaba should be looking for one
A Year in Real Estate: Here’s What’s Happening in Thai Property News
Despite a flagging global economy, and a few upheavals of their own, Thailand still boasts one of the most vibrant and interesting real estate markets in the world.
Asian Financial Forum (AFF) Features 2,800+ Government, Finance and Business Leaders
Co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade
China’s slower growth raises concern at the Asian Financial Forum
For seven years in a row, the Asian Financial Forum takes place in Hong Kong, but
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank opens for Business
The inaugural meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s Board of Directors was convened in Beijing on January 17, 2016. The Board of Directors is made up of 12 Directors, of which 9 Directors represent regional members and the others non-regional members. Mr. Jin Liqun, President of the AIIB, chaired the meeting.
Xi reshuffles military headquarters
President urges new agencies to improve PLA’s combat capability and readiness China has reshuffled its top armed forces agency, the Central Military Commission, as President Xi Jinping accelerates the massive, multilevel reform of the People’s Liberation Army. The previous four military headquarters – staff, politics, logistics and armaments – were dismantled and their functions and duties are now shared by 15 new agencies under the Central Military Commission. When meeting leaders of these new agencies on Monday morning, Xi, also chairman of the Central Military Commission, said the rearrangement of the commission itself has basically concluded, describing the move as “a breakthrough” and “a crucial step” toward a stronger military