Cambodia mulls Alibaba deal to boost international sales
Cambodian consul-general highlighted Alibaba’s potential in familiarising China’s sizeable consumer market with Cambodian agricultural products.
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Banks under fire for ‘insufficient’ contribution to Korean society
According to the Korea Federation of Banks, its new project will bring a support effect of around US$7.8 billion to society over the next three years.
Japanese auto unions demand wage hikes over ¥10,000
The trend in wage increases at the major auto-makers will be closely watched, as it will likely spread to other industries during the spring wage negotiations.
South Korea logs smallest job gain in 2 years
The pace of increase has slowed for eight months in a row since May last year, indicating a shrinking labour market.
Hong Kong talent to create win-win situation for Hong Kong, Hainan: Chief exec
Noting that Hong Kong has a large pool of talent in various sectors, John Lee said he held that such talent could mutually benefit the SAR and Hainan.
Smart home appliance firms eyeing silver market
As China marches toward an increasingly graying population, elderly focused smart home appliances are an inevitable trend.
China’s catering sector business bounces back
Diners return to restaurants after the optimisation of Covid response.
Markets have good reasons to be more upbeat: IMF chief
Positive factors included China's reopening, resilient US and EU labour markets and inflation finally trimming down.
Kishida exploring ‘exit strategy’ from monetary easing with new BOJ lineup
The unexpected decision by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to appoint Kazuo Ueda as the Bank of Japan’s next governor indicates towards the move.
Recruiters livestream for more talent as biz improves
Livestreaming, some of the recruiters said, is efficient and enterprises can meet growing business orders from home and abroad.