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Rwanda joins Alibaba-led electronic world trade platform

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01-Nov-18 Rwanda has become the first African nation to join the Alibaba Group Holding-led electronic world trade platform (EWTP) initiative, following similar initiatives in Southeast Asia as the Chinese e-commerce firm seeks to expand digital trade globally. [image: Xinhua]

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Emerging Asia leading world trade growth

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01-Nov-18 Emerging Asia’s imports grew by 10% year-on-year as of Aug-18, compared to 12% in July. China has increased imports Southeast Asia due to the shift of supply chains to lower-cost producers. [image: AFP]

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Chinese-built skyscrapers sprout across Southeast Asia

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31-Oct-18 Exchange 106 is the latest addition to Kuala Lumpur’s ever-rising skyline. At 106 stories and 462 meters, it almost dwarfs the city's other prestigious landmarks. China State Construction Engineering Corporation is constructing buildings around the region at unprecedented speed. [image: Handout]

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International healthcare - travelling for tech

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29-Oct-18 Innovative technologies are in great demand among international patients. In price-agnostic markets such as China, the Middle East and Russia, accessing technology is typically the number two reason for travelling overseas for treatment, after access to the latest drugs. [image: ITIJ / Getty Images]

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45 percent of Chinese companies expect business travel budget to rise

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26-Oct-18 45 percent of Chinese companies expect business travel spending to increase in the coming year. Business travel expenditure on domestic China trips has increased by 18 percent over 2017, indicating business activity within tier-two and -three cities is rising. [image: Tourism News / eTN.travel]

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