Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

1 week ago | bernama.com | Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

Opinions on topical issues from thought leaders, columnists and editors. By :Kisho Kumari Sucedaram Arriving in China without speaking a word of Mandarin can be a daunting experience. Especially when many had warned me that most locals do not speak English – the so-called universal language. Yet, with a little patience and the help of modern technology, even the most unfamiliar situations can become manageable.

1 week ago | bernama.com | Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram BEIJING, May 2 (Bernama) -- The volume of China’s durian imports from Malaysia is expected to increase by between 15 and 20 per cent this year, driven by sustained consumer demand despite recent weather-related challenges in Malaysia, according to the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (MayCham). Its chairman Loh Wee Keng said demand from Chinese consumers continues to outpace supply, particularly for premium varieties such as Musang King and D24.

3 weeks ago | oananews.org | Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

By  Kisho Kumari Sucedaram BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration.

3 weeks ago | bernama.com | Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

Clean Air, Quieter Streets When I arrived in Beijing for the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC) 2025 Programme, the shift was immediately evident. During my ride from Beijing Capital International Airport to the Jianguomenwai Diplomatic Residence Compound in Chaoyang District, my eyes were drawn to the car number plates, blue for fuel and hybrid cars while green for electric ones. At least six out of every ten cars bore green plates. EVs seemed to dominate the roads.

1 month ago | bernama.com | Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

Opinions on topical issues from thought leaders, columnists and editors. By :Kisho Kumari Sucedaram As a journalist, I have written and read countless reports on the US-China trade war, the tit-for-tat tariff hikes, political statements, economic tensions and market reactions. But to experience it first-hand, on the ground, during one of the most intense weeks of tariff escalations under US President Donald Trump – was a different story altogether.