How popular is China in Africa? New survey sheds light on what ordinary people think
Nov 18, 2020 03:36 am UTC| Economy
Its been 20 years since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was first held. Another summit is planned for September 2021 in Dakar, Senegal. Meanwhile, Chinese and African officials are reviewing and reflecting on their...
RCEP to benefit S. Korean firms with elimination of tariffs, protection of intellectual property
Nov 18, 2020 00:55 am UTC| Economy
South Koreas inclusion in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to benefit its companies through the elimination of tariffs and protection of its intellectual property rights in the...
Japan posts 5% economic growth in 3Q following 8.2% drop in 2Q
Nov 17, 2020 08:03 am UTC| Economy
Japan recorded the fastest pace of its economic growth, rising 5 percent in the third quarter from an 8.2 percent drop in the second quarter after lockdowns hit its manufacturing sector and consumer spending. The...
Qualcomm's license to sell 4G chips to Huawei has a limited impact: Analyst
Nov 15, 2020 06:55 am UTC| Economy
An analyst described the license accorded by the US government to Qualcomm to sell 4G mobile phone chips to Chinas Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. as having limited impact with consumers are shifting to newer 5G...
Asian nations to sign pact eliminating import tariffs
Nov 14, 2020 14:45 pm UTC| Economy
Asian leaders are due to sign a trade deal dubbed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this weekend that seeks to eliminate a range of tariffs on imports within 20 years. It also includes provisions on...
A circular economy could end waste – at the cost of our privacy
Nov 10, 2020 05:49 am UTC| Economy
In a circular economy, we wouldnt have any waste or pollution. Instead, everything we make and all our byproducts would be reused or repurposed, helping to end the over-exploitation of our finite resources and damage to...
S. Korean exporters to be burdened by soaring freight rates next year
Nov 09, 2020 22:30 pm UTC| Economy
South Korean exporters are expected to suffer from soaring freight rates throughout next year as leading shipping firms reduce business due to the pandemic while the US and China push up demand. Demand for shipping...
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