Tag: East Asia
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China seeks to curb ‘unfair’ competition in food delivery sector
Under the new rules, platforms may not “indirectly coerce” merchants into participating in subsidy schemes through allocation of user traffic, and must not force merchants and delivery drivers to bear the costs of subsidies.
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Hong Kong hoists highest rain signal, closes schools
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s observatory raised its highest black rain signal on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12.55pm local time, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as it asked residents to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.Heavy rain exceeding 70mm in an hour is likely to continue, the
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South Korean police quiz executive in Starbucks ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
The retail conglomerate Shinsegae, which operates Starbucks Korea, had previously identified a series of negligent acts leading up to the promotion, including officials signing off without checking the design file.
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South Korea to ease civilian restrictions near North Korea border
The Civilian Control Line will be shrunk to an average of 6km starting 2027.
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Lululemon apologises for featuring Japanese Taiko drum during promotional event in China
The event, held at the Great Wall in May, was meant to pay tribute to Chinese culture – but has been harshly criticised for “stirring up historical memories” at a site with “massive symbolic meaning”.
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Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel
Several ice-cream companies are being investigated following record sales during Japan’s hottest summers, and after years of near-simultaneous price hikes across the industry.
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South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US counterpart Donald Trump to lead efforts to resolve the North Korea issue peacefully, as he had done with the war in the Middle East, according to Lee’s office.
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China wants to trade data across borders as AI fuels demand. Southeast Asia is a key focus
China has established mostly domestic data exchanges as it seeks to bolster the digital economy. A recent partnership is putting its regional ambitions into focus, even as the nascent sector faces questions over ownership, valuation and governance.
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One dead, four injured after magnitude 6.3 earthquake in China’s Qinghai
BEIJING: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the northwestern Chinese province of Qinghai on Tuesday (Jun 16), killing at least one person and injuring four others, state media reported, citing emergency authorities.The quake struck a high-altitude area in the prefecture of Haixi in Qinghai with a dep
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China’s dog meat trade back in spotlight after celebrity canine reportedly stolen and eaten
Consuming dog meat is not explicitly banned, but the country has introduced some regulatory changes in recent years.
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