China's first bill against domestic violence is likely to be put for the first reading in August, said a spokesperson with the national legislature here Wednesday.
Indonesia's Manpower Minister Hanif Dhakiri said on Monday that Indonesia planned to stop sending domestic workers to foreign counties by 2017, but would only send skilled workers from that time.
The reputation of China's domestic dairy industry has been badly damaged by production-related scandals and despite demand, farmers have turned to dumping milk and slaughtering cows to cut their losses.
The German Federal Economy Ministry said on Thursday that the country's economy was slowly regaining its momentum after a contraction in summer months, although the recovery was still not very dynamic.
According to Chen's reading of the draft, the proposed law - the first in China specifically designed to tackle the issue of domestic abuse doesn't provide enough protection or legal aid for victims. The draft was put before the State Council, China's Cabinet, at the end of November and is the subject of public consultation this month.
American blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy " ruled China's box office for the week ending Oct. 19, earning 237 million yuan (about 38.7 million U.S dollars).
Chinese companies in the photoelectric glass industry are seeking to be on par with global rivals as they align domestic peers to improve competence.
South Korea's central bank on Friday showed its neutral stance toward further rate cut, citing both positive and negative factors facing the economy.
American blockbuster "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" earned 287 million yuan (about 46.5 million U.S. dollars) to rule China's box office in the week ending Aug. 31.
Chinese authorities ruled on Wednesday that India dumped single-mode optical fibers in China after a year-long investigation and that an anti-dumping duty will be imposed.
Singapore's domestic wholesale trade dipped 2.8 percent in the first quarter (Q1), the Department of Statistics Singapore said on Monday.
The U.S. Commerce Department announced Wednesday that it initiated anti-dumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations against imports of 53- foot domestic dry containers from China.
Facing increasing competition from foreign companies, vegetable seed researchers and producers in China should focus more on innovations if they are to avoid the country's food security being compromised, industry insiders have warned.
New Zealand had a "two-speed economy" last month with exports struggling and domestic sales rising, the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association ( NZMEA) said Friday.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) revised its forecast for gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 2.5 percent to 2.25 percent for the year to December.
Encouraged by low-budget comedy "Lost in Thailand," Chinese domestic producers have shifted their focus from blockbuster epics to real-life dramas and comedies, which has gained huge popularity among Chinese audience.
China's box office sales totaled 10.99billion yuan (1.79 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2013, up 36.2 percent year on year, amid a surge in ticket sales for domestic films.
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