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.
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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.
China’s strong economic recovery helps boost confidence in global economy
The country's top regulator for State-owned assets also said the country has witnessed some positive signs for a strong recovery on both the demand and supply sides.
Fitch raises China’s GDP forecast to 5.6% for 2023
Although the country's monthly macro data releases for April and May slowed, the broader picture of a growth recovery driven by a normalisation of consumer spending looks intact.
Bangladesh reserves surpass $31 billion
The Bangladesh Bank has so far injected nearly $13.5 billion into the banking sector this fiscal year, which eroded the reserves to a large extent.
State Bank of Pakistan hikes policy rate by 100 basis points to 22% in emergency meeting
Regarding its move to hike the policy rate, the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it viewed the action as “necessary to keep real interest rate firmly in the positive…