South Korea's main capital, Seoul Capital Area (Sudogwon), houses 25.6 million people making it the fourth largest metropolitan area in the world after Tokyo, Shanghai, and Jakarta. Like most capitals ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai bets on consumer spending to propel the battered local economy in post-coronavirus era
The government aims to foster ‘innovative commerce’ – essentially, making better use of infrastructure, retail and cultural resources to get people spending again. ( read original story ...)
Asian Stocks See Muted Start to Third Quarter: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks started the new quarter in a muted fashion, as investors assessed mixed data on the global economy amid concern over the coronavirus spread and Sino-American tensions.Shares edged lower ... ( read original story ...)
China: Beleaguered Beijing (& Politics) Key To Reopening Cinemas Nationwide; Could Shanghai Spur Kickoff?
While many offshore markets are showing increasing signs of life as cinemas return, there are still several question marks surrounding when the majority of the world gets back to the theatrical ... ( read original story ...)
How Spatial Audio Can Change Everything For The Blind
At their WWDC last week, Apple announced that Spatial Audio will be coming to the iPods via a firmware update to the Apple AirPods Pro, allowing for surround sound and Dolby Atmos to be played back ... ( read original story ...)
Huazhu Group Limited Reports First Quarter of 2020 Financial Results
A total of 5,953 hotels or 575,488 hotel rooms in operation and 2,375 unopened hotels in pipeline as of March 31, 2020. Excluding Deutsche ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai reveals new 5G plans covering business and transport
Shanghai will build a city-wide 5G network this year that will cover its major business circles and transportation hubs including two airports, a Shanghai government official said, according to media ... ( read original story ...)