Are Chinese nationals really ‘flocking’ to Malaysia over new visa scheme?
But some are not convinced that it has translated to as big of an economic benefit for the property sector – and the economy – as had been hoped. There …
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Chinese shoppers flock to Japan to take advantage of the weak yen
Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan – February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. Ginza avenues are lined with shops of expensive brands and restaurants in the …
Huawei plans tri-fold smartphone as Apple weighs foldable iPhone, reports say
The foldable smartphone market is set for a big boost amid reports that Apple is preparing a clamshell-style model, while Huawei Technologies may soon launch a tri-folding handset. Apple’s top-down …
China names and shames agents offering unauthorised access to ChatGPT on the mainland
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and other local authorities have meted out punishments to several website operators during the first half of this year for offering unauthorised access to …
NewJeans, Zhu Zhu, Karen Mok: why Asian stars are becoming the voice of museums
Her love of contemporary art has also recently taken centre stage, with her posting works from her collection on Xiaohongshu, an Instagram-like social media platform popular in mainland China. They …
Apple COO meets Shenzhen official to discuss supply chain ahead of iPhone 16 launch
A top Apple executive has paid a visit to China’s southern tech hub Shenzhen to speak with the city’s party secretary about supply chains, underscoring China’s importance for the US …
Salt Lake City confirmed as host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games
Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, which gives Utah its second Games after hosting in …
Shanghai expects record turnout at world’s biggest import trade fair later this year
The countdown to CIIE, the world’s biggest import trade fair, has begun as Shanghai gets ready to play host to thousands of exhibitors and guests from more than 50 countries …
Greater Bay Area home sales surged in June after property market rescue package
Cushman expects some 180,000 new homes to change hands in the second half of the year, up from 133,000 in the first six months. This would further narrow the annualised …
Hamas, Fatah sign unity agreement brokered by China
Palestinian political groups Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a future government, the groups said on Tuesday. The agreement came through in Beijing after three days of negotiations moderated …