Japanese cities raise onsen ‘bathing tax’ to boost revenue, offset rising costs
Analysts hope the funds raised will be used by the local travel sector to provide better facilities and services for visitors.
Beijing’s message to Hong Kong’s business community is clear and simple
It’s easy to overthink it but the message is this: embrace challenges, collaborate to seize chances to make profits and a positive impact.
Seoul says Russia could use North Korean troops as ‘cannon fodder’ in dangerous areas
Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said North Korean platoons likely to be deployed to the most difficult spots in the Ukraine war.
Man in China obsessed with KOL spends US$550,000 on gifts, hopes she will call him ‘brother’
His KOL obsession leads him to survive on plain steamed buns to stave off hunger.
Return of multi-entry visas crucial for Hong Kong tourism recovery, observers say
Move benefiting Shenzhen residents could reduce impact of Hongkongers spending across border, but businesses must ‘find right opportunities’.
China’s logistical dream: Beijing has a new plan to counter supply-chain threats
Efficiency is key as logistical revamp seeks to shore up manufacturing industries, including a digital transformation and new economic hubs.
South Korea’s anger over Japanese mine event clouds efforts to deepen security ties
President Yoon Suk-yeol has boycotted the mine’s commemoration in Japan, purportedly over Tokyo’s failure to recognise forced Korean workers.
Volkswagen’s controversial Xinjiang plant sale signals strategic shift in China
VW sells assets to address political risks and cut excess capacity, while extending its partnership with SAIC to regain market share in China.
New World Development sells Hong Kong sports park stake to parent to tackle debt
Stake in New World Sports Development, the developer of Kai Tak Sports Park, sold to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises for US$53.5 million.
Trump vows to end Ukraine war. What does that mean for China?
Some pundits say peace deal could ease Beijing’s tensions with EU, but mistrust remains over Russia ties, Taiwan and South China Sea.