Japan’s labour ministry to gather data on foreign workers
According to the ministry, there were approximately 1.727 million foreign workers in Japan as of October 2021, a record high for the ninth consecutive year.
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Over 500,000 expats returned home after losing jobs amid Covid-19 pandemic: Minister
The Bangladesh Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment minister also said that a total of 1.05 million female migrant workers were working in 84 countries across the world.
South Korea braces for ‘perfect storm’ in the financial market
The concerns come as the US Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes, a strong dollar trend, high inflation and ongoing global supply chain bottlenecks rattle the Korean market.
The world wants Indonesian rice, but that could prove difficult
Indonesia is the world's third-largest rice producer, after China and India, according to World Economic Forum data from 2019, but the country uses most of its stock to secure…
Japan govt to introduce subsidies to trim farm production costs by 10%
The government is also considering curbing the prices of imported wheat it sells to milling companies in October and later.
Mainland pop culture gains traction among HK youth
A growing number of mainland brands have started branches in the city, while many mainland trends, like online shopping, also impact the lives of Hong Kong residents.
Philippine peso hits 54.065 per 1 US dollar, weakest since Oct 2018
The local currency’s continued depreciation further confirms international banks and economic consultancies’ predictions, citing a widening trade deficit.
Multinationals summit to promote further opening-up
A total of 313 foreign multinational companies from 31 countries and regions have signed up for the summit's offline events to date.
China’s restaurants adapt to open new revenue stream amid virus outbreaks
After the monthlong suspension of dine-in operations, restaurants are embracing online takeout and delivery services that have proved effective for many businesses to stay afloat.
Restaurants on the verge of closing their doors
Facing a manpower shortage, a restaurant owner said most of his staff was from outside Malaysia, many of who returned home or lost their permits during the Covid-19 pandemic.