News & Insights Across Asia
KONE CEO Philippe Delorme highlights China’s policy clarity and alignment with urban renewal, green tech, and digitalization under the 15th Five-Year Plan, boosting global business confidence.
At Shanghai’s AI Finance Summit, experts highlight a paradigm shift from model scaling to agent systems, redefining how AI capabilities are engineered and applied globally.
Shanghai’s AWE 2026 introduces visa-free entry for global tech professionals, showcasing China’s latest innovations through a groundbreaking dual-venue expo format.
Nigeria enforces stricter tax regulations on foreign firms to prevent profit shifting, impacting sectors like oil, tech, and telecom under new 2025 tax laws.
UK Prime Minister’s 2026 China visit sparks renewed focus on service sector collaboration, green tech development, and cross-border retail opportunities between the two economic powers.
Suzhou’s blend of cultural heritage and modern innovation continues to attract young global entrepreneurs in 2026, with new insights from international founders.
China criticizes U.S. detention of Chinese company staff, urging immediate cessation of ‘unjustified’ enforcement actions amid rising bilateral tensions.
KONE pledges increased investment in China, highlighting its role as a key manufacturing and R&D center amid strengthened Finland-China economic collaboration.
China emphasizes compliance with laws and balanced interests as TikTok establishes U.S. joint venture, urging mutual cooperation for stable economic ties.
China approves 61,207 new foreign firms in 2025, up 16.9%, as high-tech sectors and European investors drive growth despite mixed FDI figures.
Hainan’s new customs operations in 2025 enhance global market access, attracting international firms with zero-tariff policies and streamlined regulations.
Hainan Free Trade Port unveils groundbreaking two-tier customs system on December 18, 2025, reshaping regional trade dynamics and global business opportunities.
China’s MIIT introduces new measures to help small and medium-sized enterprises expand globally, with enhanced financial and managerial assistance.
Severin Podolak of the WEF discusses the focus on sustainability and diversity at the 2024 Davos Forum, highlighting efforts to ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle’ and promote diverse representation.
Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management at the WEF, discusses the emphasis on sustainability and diversity at the 2024 Davos Forum, highlighting efforts to ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle’ and ensure diverse representation.
WEF Operations Chief Severin Podolak emphasizes sustainability and diversity at the 2024 Davos Forum, highlighting efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote diverse representation.
WEF’s Operations Chief Severin Podolak emphasizes sustainability and diversity at the core of the 2024 Davos Forum.
WEF’s Severin Podolak discusses the emphasis on sustainability and diversity at this year’s event, including measures like subsidizing public transportation and expanding global representation.
The World Economic Forum spotlights sustainability and diversity at the 2024 Davos Forum, implementing eco-friendly measures and embracing diverse representation to address global challenges.
Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management at the WEF, highlights sustainability and diversity as key focuses for the 2024 Davos Forum, introducing measures like travel subsidies and diverse representation.
