Asia/Pacific

Report: China Damages Philippine Vessel in Disputed South China Sea Shoal

The incident, which damaged a canopy on the Philippine Coastguard BRP Bagacay, occurred just outside Scarborough Shoal.


China’s Firms Reportedly Go Underground on Russia Payments to Avoid US Sanctions

Chinese firms operating in the Russian market are looking for alternate ways to facilitate trade with its northern neighbor, as they can no longer rely on large banks to finance such transactions...

Apple Secures Top Spot as Singapore's Best Employer for 2024, Google Ranks Second

The survey results also showed that being unhappy with work-life balance led more employees to leave their jobs...

China Passes Tariff Law, Extending Exemptions on US Products Until November 30

The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Monday that China will continue to exempt some US imports from extra taxes until the end of November this year...


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