Singapore set to transform healthcare system to cater to rapidly ageing population
Singapore’s chief health scientist said, the country has focused on promoting good health, with the White Paper on Affordable Healthcare as a blueprint.
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Thailand has secured 52nd position with the most promising startup ecosystem
Bangkok has made a leap of 25 spots to reach the 74th position, surpassing Kuala Lumpur.
Innovation seen as key to breaking China’s industrial bottlenecks
This will accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system, which will help the country counter external curbs on crucial technologies.
Kom Tum’s ethnic minorities escape poverty thanks to social policy loans
Households have seen progress in their material and spiritual well-being thanks to preferential loans through social policies.
Medical tourism to Korea for plastic surgery, dermatology treatments surges
By country, Thai nationals topped the list of patients of foreign nationality who visited plastic surgery clinics in 2022 with 24.2 percent.
Singapore home to more than half of Asia’s family offices, says report
Some 9 per cent of the world’s family offices are located in Asia, with 59 per cent of these in Singapore.
AI race: Which direction for Vietnamese businesses?
According to Finbold's data, the global AI market is estimated to reach a valuation of US$208 billion this year, with the potential to hit US$1.87 trillion by 2030.
Chinese employees ready to embrace AI with little trepidation: Survey
The report also said 44 per cent of surveyed employees think that AI will help them increase their productivity and efficiency at work, while 68 per cent deem that digital skills…
Chinese mainland remains crucial for global IPO activities
Five out of the 10 largest IPOs in the first half of the year were Chinese companies.
South Korea opens up to more skilled workers, quota up 15-fold this year
Foreign labourers who have worked in local manufacturing, construction or agriculture for at least five years could apply for the E-7-4 visa.