Cool article in Asia Times a few days ago on the changes to foreign-invested manufacturing operations over here. The article focuses on Korean factories in Qingdao, but that's just an example.
The numbers have changed, and a lot of those low-cost, export-oriented foreign manufacturers are being driven out of business as costs rise, particularly labor and [...]
Two dead bodies have been recovered from the sunken Ukrainian-registered tug off Lantau Island. Director of Marine Roger Tupper said the search operation will continue until the remaining 16 missing seafarers are located.
The Law Reform Commission has proposed removing the existing requirement in the Enduring Powers of Attorney Ordinance that an enduring power of attorney be signed before a registered medical practitioner.
Charlie McElwee followed up with a
post at China Environmental Law Blog, which I want to quote in full:
In a story entitled “
Arming up in the battle for a greener future,” China Daily today provides some additional information about the new MEP’s authority and initial priorities.
Money quotes:
While the ministry’s new responsibilities have not yet been [...]
The hit counting service for this blog provides statistics on where visitors come from. As expected, the United States accounts for the plurality (as well as the majority) of visitors: 52%. But second place goes to Hong Kong: 12%. After…
China's State Administration of Radio Film and Television will formally publish the winners of the new online video service licenses in April.