Japanese automakers struggle to compete in Chinese market
The decline in sales is thought to be linked to deteriorating sentiment toward Japan over the release of treated water.
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Some coal power plants may be labelled ‘green’ in revised classification
Experts have criticised the idea and said such a move would be a major step back in the country's commitment to limit carbon emissions.
Vietnam expected to seize global trends, forges ahead in supply chain landscape
Vietnam's strong integration has provided it with the chance to embed its products deep within the global value chain, access foreign technologies at a cheap cost, and tap into…
Vietnam’s export revenues swell by billions of dollars, courtesy of free trade pacts
Despite these accomplishments, the growth rate of Vietnam's agricultural exports to the EU has fallen below expectations, primarily due to the pandemic and the ongoing…
Fukushima water release casts shadow over Japanese firms in China
Once seen as synonymous with safety and security, Japanese restaurants and companies in China are being forced to make difficult decisions.
Blue-collar workers putting in more overtime to get around heat, calling in sick due to hot weather
Firms in the construction and logistics businesses are the most affected, based on responses from companies in various sectors contacted by The Straits Times.
Philippines GDP growth projection for ʼ23 cut on global woes
The Marcos administration’s economic team, however, insisted that their goal of 6 percent to 7 percent GDP growth for 2023 was “still achievable.”
South Korea’s chipmakers reach out to undergraduates to tackle talent shortage
Amid their big push for global expansion, tech giants such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are struggling to meet staffing needs for their billion-dollar facilities at home…
Over 50% of Korean firms missing earnings target in China this year: survey
Regarding the future outlook for the Chinese economy, 79.0 per cent of companies predicted that China's economic slowdown will continue, citing weak industrial production and…