ECONOMY

Chinese president Xi Jinping urges for stronger competitiveness

Shanghai – Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai to push forward reform, pursue scientific development and improve its competitiveness. Xi …

Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate

Bangkok – Thai coup leader on Saturday night dissolved the Senate and transferred a few important government officials to inactive …

Protests in Vietnam Could Shift Chinese Investment to Cambodia

Phnom Penh – Cambodia could benefit economically from anti-Chinese protests in Vietnam, experts say. Some 1,500 Chinese have fled Vietnam in …

Survey: Beijing, Shanghai lead Asian cities in economic influence

Beijing – Beijing and Shanghai are among the world’s five most economically influential cities, surpassing any other Asian cities including Singapore …

Thailand: Trading partners express concern

Bangkok – Allies and key trading partners expressed disquiet over Thailand’s coup on Friday, demanding a quick return to civilian rule …