Banking has become a medium of good governance: PM Modi
“The economy of any country is as progressive as its banking system is strong”, he said, adding that the country has shifted from the pre-2014 ‘phone banking’ in the last…
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S. Korean virtual human to advertise at Thai landmarks
Onmind, a subsidiary of South Korean game-maker Neptune, said it had signed a three-year modeling deal with a Thai firm for the virtual human model.
Singapore announces $1.5b package to help people cope with inflation
Nearly 2.5m people to get up to $500 in cash by the end of the year.
Looming ‘Great Resignation’ wave fizzles out in South-east Asia as job security takes priority: Survey
Hiring new talent, however is expected to remain challenging in South-east Asia, including in Thailand.
Tourism industry eyes recovery as Japan opens doors to individual travelers
The government has set a target of ¥5 trillion in annual spending by foreign visitors to Japan, higher than the level seen before the pandemic hit the country.
Rising inflation poses challenge to Vietnamese businesses
Experts added that the risk of importing inflation is obvious due to rising global energy and commodity prices, which could cause a sharp downturn in global demand.
South Korea urged to join race for foreign talent: Report
According to a report, highly-skilled workers only made up 10 per cent of employment visas granted to 406,669 foreigners in 2021.
New centre aims to help Hong Kong watchmakers tap smart wearables
Hong Kong has become the region with the most wearable devices per capita and the highest usage rate in the Asia-Pacific region in recent years.
4.1 billion parcels handled over China’s National Day holiday
Between Oct 1 and Oct 7, some 2.14 billion parcels were sent, a year-on-year increase of 7.23 per cent for the same period.
Labour migration may exceed pre-Covid levels: World Bank report
Around 600,000 locals registered for overseas employment in the first six months of 2022, while there was a total of 617,000 migrants in 2021.