EV startups stretch out to smartphone market
In the era of intelligent electric vehicles, a trend has emerged where car manufacturers venture into the smartphone market, blurring the lines between industries as technology…
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Thailand unprepared as foreign investors flock back to Asean
As the world rebounds, Thailand is now competing with other Asean countries to attract investment from multinational companies in the technology sector.
Business breakups: Bouncing back from failed ventures
Nothing lasts forever, and the corporate world is no exception.
China-North Korea border tourism boom raises concerns over funding weapons program
The South Korean government fears that increased tourists in the border areas is providing an opportunity for North Korea to earn foreign currency.
Korea Inc. heads to Vietnam to strike deals
Anticipation is growing on new joint business opportunities that their trip will create for the two countries.
Phuket switches focus to becoming international medical hub
Thailand launched its bid for Phuket to host the 2028 Specialised Expo in Paris in June last year, highlighting the southern island’s suitability.
DBS, OCBC, Citibank and Swiss Life fined a total of $3.8m for breaches linked to Wirecard saga: MAS
Breaches included failure to inquire into the background and purpose of transactions, failure to adequately establish the source of wealth of higher-risk customers and their…
Seoul City to invest 1.7 trillion won to grow startups
Through the spending package, Seoul aims to foster at least 50 unicorns with its focus on robots, financial technology, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Thailand can feed growing global appetite for future food: Commerce Ministry
Thailand has a major opportunity to expand its exports of so-called future food to meet growing global demand, the Commerce Ministry stated.
Bangladesh can be the next outsourcing destination: PwC
PwC Bangladesh, in its analysis of Bangladesh as an investment point, said the country is striving to enhance its exports on all fronts.