Did you know that the retirement age for women in China is currently 55, but is set to change? There are many articles on the challenges of the ageing population in China, including pressures on the pension system. However, just…
As China faces demographic challenges, policymakers are increasingly turning towards automation as a solution. However, given the historically high youth unemployment rate of 21%, the implementation of automation will need to be conducted carefully. China’s working-age population peaked at around…
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Since November, the Houthis in Yemen have launched waves of drone and missile attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea. The results on container shipping through the Red Sea have been dramatic, falling by nearly one-third this year, with…
As a supply chain company first and foremost, Kinyu engages with many product, supply chain, and manufacturing leaders about their operations in China. In our experience, the term “Employer of Record” (EOR), an entity that businesses can use to outsource…
The past few years have upended traditional thinking of global logistics and inventory management. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal blockage, and the ongoing Red Sea crisis underscore the need for businesses to prepare for unexpected supply chain disruptions. Managing…
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Kinyu SCM is pleased to announce a strategic China management partnership with Kno Global – a community-driven platform that increases transparency in worker safety and social compliance within the supply chain. The partnership sees Kno Global utilising The China Desk…
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Supply chain management is increasingly focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects. Nowadays, businesses and investors alike must know not only where but also by whom products are manufactured. This post explores the “social” component of ESG, shedding light…
When managing employees in China, each day counts, especially their days off. Leave entitlements in China include all the leave types you would expect, including annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and public holidays. However, as is the case with…
Kinyu is pleased to announce a partnership with CW CPA to support businesses in their procurement and supply chain activities in China. CW CPA is a professional advisory and CPA firm owned and managed by Thomas Wong and Rosanna Choi.…
The big news in November was the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden. The meeting received extensive media coverage, focusing both on its semantics and tangible outcomes. Here,…
