Tokyo opens sweet shop to give social recluses place to work and spend time
Staff member Yoshikazu Kukino, 43, said he had once spent about 10 years withdrawn from the world.
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Hong Kong set to lead the charge in green development
The Financial Secretary notes that Hong Kong is already home to a number of “high-quality, forward-thinking and passionate” green technology companies.
China striving to build up computing muscle
Chinese enterprises have ramped up efforts to build intelligent computing centers and bolster the development of ChatGPT-like products.
Japanese firms accelerating their withdrawal from Russia
A large number of companies operating in various industries have cited difficulties in procuring parts due to disruptions in the logistics network.
House-bound ‘pilots’ operate avatar robots in Hokkaido cafe
The establishment is drawing attention as a way to realise a society in which people with physical disabilities can work from home.
Pandemic spawns small businesses that are here to stay
The story of “The Croissant Lady” is among the multitude of people whose businesses were able to take form during one of the most tumultuous times in history.
Stubborn inflation numbers continue to generate nervousness
Despite the market jitters, Singapore companies continued to post strong results and pay generous dividends.
Intensive probe launched into South Korea’s liquor prices amid inflation woes
With prices of beer products expected to go up following a tax hike in April, the local liquor industry is widely expected to raise the prices of soju as well.
Bank of Korea freezes rate, forecasts fading inflation
Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong stressed the decision was based on fading inflation, at a press conference held after a rate-setting meeting.
Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead World Bank
Last week, current World Bank President Malpass said he would step down nearly a year early, ending a tenure that was clouded by questions over his climate stance.