Staff-free stores continue to multiply in Japan, despite pandemic’s end
The current boom in unmanned stores began with Gyoza no Yukimatsu, a chain selling frozen dumplings.
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Thai stocks among world’s worst-performing, analyst says
The Thai Stock Exchange index has plummeted significantly, marking a 15 per cent decline compared to global indices.
Though difficult, S’pore hoping for progress in reducing carbon emissions at COP28: PM Lee
PM Lee also said that the future of traditional fuel in a decarbonising world has to be discussed at COP28 and future climate meetings.
China’s parcel volume surpassed 100 billion earlier this year
Since March, the single-month parcel volume has exceeded 10 billion, and the monthly business income of the sector has topped 90 billion yuan, according to the bureau.
Indonesia’s firms want direct 95-year land rights in Nusantara as uncertainty persists
At an estimated overall cost of Rp 466 trillion, the success of the megaproject development hinges on 80 per cent private sector funding, with the state shouldering just 20 per…
IMF slightly downgrades outlook for ASEAN states
ASEAN’s economic growth is expected to reach 4.2 per cent this year and 4.6 per cent in 2024, a downward adjustment of 0.4 and 0.3 percentage points respectively.
HK lawmakers urge structural reforms in IPO market
Financial analysts noted that Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing’s continuous improvement of its listing regime is crucial to strengthening Hong Kong’s diverse and multi-layered…
Renewable energy can create 9,300 jobs by 2030: Study
The study also said the country would need an integrated and comprehensive plan to enhance the skills of manpower through proper training and re-training alongside curriculum…
Bank Indonesia unexpectedly hikes rate amid global uncertainty
BI Governor Perry Warjiyo said the hike in borrowing costs was a pre-emptive, forward-looking measure to control long-term inflation and protect the rupiah exchange.
US cyber security chief calls for international efforts to tackle tech vulnerabilities
“At the end of the day, it comes down to this: We are all relying on tech that is full of vulnerabilities, and scammers take advantage of that,” she said at a media roundtable…