[Analytics] Gloomy outlook for Hong Kong’s economy
Hong Kong is caught in a perfect storm. Internally, peaceful protests against a controversial extradition…
China
The People’s Republic of China is an economy of 1.3 billion people. When it joined APEC in 1991, it had a real GDP of USD 906 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 788. Today it is the second-largest economy in the world. By 2016, its real GDP has risen to USD 9.5 trillion, while its per capita GDP increased nine-fold to USD 6,800.
China targets one of Asia’s biggest meth cartels
BEIJING, Nov 17, 2019, AFP. Chinese drug police are working with Mekong countries to strike…
33 people injured as bus hits concrete barrier in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Nov 17, 2019, China Daily. Thirty three people were injured on Saturday evening…
US to extend licence allowing its companies to continue business with Huawei
NEW YORK, Nov 16, 2019, NYT, Reuters. The United States is set to extend a…
Thai resort prices starting to squeeze Europeans
BANGKOK, Nov 16, 2019, Bangkok Post. A holiday in a popular beach resort in Thailand…
McDonald’s runs out of food as Hong Kong protests hit hard
HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2019, SCMP. Residents in one Hong Kong town have been hit…
[Analytics] Muslims in Hong Kong
City provides a harmonious environment for Muslims to practise religion, leader says. But cultural differences…
Good news for Malaysia as France moves to delay end of tax break on palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16, 2019, Bernama. The move by France to delay until 2026 the…
NATO confronted by China’s efforts to undermine its security: Pompeo
NEW YORK, Nov 16, 2019, TASS. NATO is confronted by China’s efforts to undermine its…
Chinese company’s $1.5B bid for Bellamy’s given green light by Australia’s govt
SYDNEY, Nov 15, 2019, SMH. The $1.5 billion sale of Tasmania-based infant formula company Bellamy’s…
China’s rice imports from Cambodia on the rise
PHNOM PENH, Nov 15, 2019, The Khmer Times. China imported 40 percent more rice from…
China, US discuss cancelling additional tariffs
BEIJING, Nov 15, 2019, China Daily. China and the United States are in the midst…