Unsurprisingly people began to link the bomb to the controversial Thai decision the month before to forcibly repatriate 109 Uyghur men to China, which provoked angry protests by Uyghur sympathisers in countries like Turkey. The shrine was well known as especially popular with Chinese visitors. It looked like an act of retribution.But the military government refused to accept this possibility. At one point they suggested it might be disgruntled opponents of the military junta which had seized power the year before. Later they insisted that it was just human traffickers angry at the government’s efforts to shut down their activities.In…
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paying for it. The report singled out Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall and JD.com for unclear disclosure about subsidy amounts and the split between platform-paid discounts and merchant-funded price cuts. That matters because “subsidies” are basically marketing spend: if regulators limit vague headline claims, platforms either accept less punchy promotions that may convert fewer shoppers, or they fund more discounts themselves to keep the headline credible. Either route can change how profitable 618 is for China’s consumer internet firms. Why should I care? For markets: Alibaba’s near-6% drop shows promo rules can quickly hit margins. Discount festivals look like demand stories,…
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Hong Kong is set to introduce fresh tax incentives for shipping-related businesses and commodity traders as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global maritime and commodities hub. A key feature of the new legislation is a half-rate profits tax concession for physical commodity trading. Eligible traders will pay profits tax at 8.25%, a move the government hopes will attract commodity trading houses to establish or expand operations in Hong Kong and create additional demand for maritime services. The bill also proposes an optional 15% concessionary tax rate for shipping-related companies and commodity traders that fall within the scope…
TOKYO, June 11 — Malaysia and Japan have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and energy security, as Malaysia continues positioning itself as a regional hub for advanced technologies and high-value manufacturing.A key outcome of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Tokyo was an agreement to establish a Malaysia-Japan AI Platform to bring together companies, startups and research institutions from both countries to work more closely on AI, digital innovation and talent development.Both countries also agreed to deepen cooperation in semiconductor supply chains, green technologies and critical minerals to strengthen supply chain resilience and…
AbstractAccording to the latest IndexBox report on the global Ultraviolet-Visible Absorbance Spectrometers market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.The World Ultraviolet-Visible Absorbance Spectrometers market is positioned for sustained expansion through 2035, supported by structural demand from pharmaceutical quality control, bioanalytical screening, and regulatory-driven instrument replacement cycles. The global installed base, estimated at 300,000–400,000 units, generates a recurring revenue stream from consumables and service contracts that is roughly 40–50% of annual new-instrument sales. Double-beam and portable/micro-volume configurations have gained share, now representing approximately 30–35% of new unit placements,…
China Southern Airlines has announced the launch of a new daily non-stop service between Delhi and Guangzhou, further strengthening air connectivity between India and China. The new route is scheduled to commence operations on 21 September 2026 and will offer seamless travel options for business and leisure travellers alike. According to the airline’s schedule, Flight CZ359 will operate daily from Guangzhou to Delhi, while Flight CZ360 will provide a daily return service from Delhi to Guangzhou. The route will be served by a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, ensuring a comfortable and efficient travel experience. As the Passenger General Sales Agent for…
To promote China-EU exchanges, deepen mutual understanding, and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union launched the “China Briefing” Series in Brussels, with two sessions successfully held in November 2025 and April 2026 respectively. The two sessions featured distinguished keynote speakers Mr. Miao Wei and Mr. Ma Jiantang, both members of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Deputy Directors of its Economic Committee. They provided a comprehensive overview of China’s achievements in economic and social development during the 14th Five-Year…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: AppsFlyer, the Modern Marketing Cloud, has published the State of Fraud for Marketers 2026, revealing that the UAE has seen a significant reduction in overall fraud volume with a simultaneous migration toward channels where detection is weakest, raising fresh concerns for marketers across the GCC. UAE: Sharp Drop in Volume Masks a Dangerous Migration The headline numbers for the UAE are encouraging. Fraudulent installs on Android fell 23% year-on-year, from 16.7 million to 12.8 million. On iOS, the decline was steeper still with a 46% drop, from 9.6 million to 5.2 million installs. For marketers who have…
Palliative care beds are being reinstated in a hospital for end-of-life patients, an NHS trust has said.In May, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) said six beds at Danetre Hospital in Daventry had been temporarily taken out of use for end-of-life patients due to an “unexpected shortfall in consultant cover”.The trust said the beds were reassigned for patients in rehabilitation but it was now working on restoring its palliative care service, but did not give a timeframe of when the beds would be available. NHFT said: “We apologise for any concerns caused by this temporary change to our service at…