2022 a dismal year for Pakistani startups
The cracks first began to appear in the second quarter of 2022, when startups started scaling back their operations and laying off people.
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China’s economy has survived worst moment: Official
However, experts warned of troubles in the real estate sector, as well as strong external headwinds being a drag on the economy.
Desperate for rides, Metro Manila folk book movers
Desperate about the Christmas traffic and the lack of rides in Metro Manila, some commuters have resorted to asking at least one app-based mover to “deliver” them to their…
Tourism-skills workshop held in Cambodia with China in focus
Focus has been placed on up-skilling workers in the industry, to offer high quality services and guest experiences to returning visitors.
Spanish designer steps up to the mark in China’s ‘shoe capital’
Due to his extensive experience working with shoe manufacturers in various countries, the designer sensed the unique potential of China's industry.
Cities begin welcoming more people back to the workplace
As Chinese cities gradually regain their hustle and bustle with optimized epidemic prevention and control measures, people are being encouraged to return to work if their health…
China expected to boost world economic recovery in 2023
China has also pledged to further expand domestic demand and to give full play to the fundamental role of consumption and the key role of investment in 2023.
In the future of work, smart offices designed for boomers to Gen Z
In the second of a two-part series, the author looks at how workspaces and the purpose of work might change.
ADB trims growth outlook for developing Asia as headwinds persist
The Manila-based lender said in a supplement to its Outlook report it expected 2022 growth in developing Asia to slow to 4.2 percent, down slightly from its 4.3 percent forecast…
Gates Foundation gives AIT $8 million to set up sanitation systems in Asia
To further pursue the goal, the foundation handed another $8 million to provide academic and technological assistance in a number of countries.