K-beauty’s US gambit pays off amid sagging China sales
K-beauty’s brisk growth in the US comes as the increased popularity of K-pop and K-content is driving up the demand for Korean commodities overall.
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Pacts inked show interest in Nusantara, more investments likely only after Indonesia polls: Experts
More than 130 government officials and businessmen from Singapore participated in the roadshow from May 30 to June 1 to explore opportunities in Nusantara.
New force in South Korean entertainment industry: Middle-aged women
With more time and money to spare, new fans in their 50s, 60s and above take the lead with active engagement.
President Yoon declares ‘all-out war’ on chips to support chip industry
Seoul is home to the world’s largest and second-largest chipmakers, as well as global battery companies that supply automakers such as Tesla and General Motors.
Italy to take skilled workers from Bangladesh
Italy expressed satisfaction that at present figure of over 46 percent of workers going to the country for seasonal and non-seasonal work.
Vietnamese businesses need to embrace green practices to export to EU
They must foster “sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour” throughout their global value chains, a European diplomat has said.
Cambodia levels up QR code payments
The system currently enables KHQR payments to 7.6 million merchants in Thailand and ThaiQR payments to 1.5 million merchants in Cambodia.
Google, Microsoft and other tech giants form alliance with IMDA to tackle pressing AI issues
Members of the foundation will contribute to a software toolkit developed by IMDA that analyses datasets and AI code to check for bias, transparency and AI-related issues.
ADB signs off on $44.2m loan for Indonesian plastic recycling plant
"This project showcases the potential for PET recycling in Indonesia, while the certified blue loan aims to attract more investors", noted ADB.
China’s economic rebound to stimulate gas demand
Industry experts said China's natural gas consumption last year fell for the first time in two decades, down more than 1 percent, due to slower economic growth, sluggish…