Major Japanese auto factories set sights on relocation from Indonesia
Said Iqbal, special presidential advisor for employment and workers’ welfare, stated those companies located in Pasuruan and Mojokerto, East Java, referred to them only by the…
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Crisis in Japan as country relies on foreign workers to secure transportation capacity
Nakano Shokai is a subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., the parent company of major parcel delivery firm Yamato Transport Co. It employs around 700 drivers.
Thai ministry tightens penalties for cannabis shop rule breaches
Thailand's Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has issued tougher guidelines for cannabis businesses, including licence suspensions of 30 to 90 days and…
Chinese brands bring a new buzz to New York’s Times Square
The openings come as a growing number of Chinese-owned stores have become a prominent sight in Manhattan in the past few years, such as Mixue Ice Cream & Tea, Heytea, Miniso and…
K-food’s hottest new export is ice cold
Korean ice cream exports surpass $100 million, led by Binggrae Melona's US success, Lotte's India push.
Experts call for more proactive measures, strengthening of safeguards for Malaysia’s e-hailing drivers
This advisory comes following several incidents involving e-hailing drivers being assaulted, threatened, and robbed by passengers.
Why K-pop companies are betting on India
A veteran K-pop songwriter says the country could rank among the world's five largest music markets within a decade.
Japan Fair Trade Commission inspects 6 confectionery, food firms over cartel allegations to control ice cream prices
The agency suspects that the company shared information about their respective moves and raised prices simultaneously, as prices had been continuously increasing due to recent…
Human washing machine from 1970 Osaka Expo to go on display at Tokyo museum
The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo plans to permanently display the machine, describing it as an important exhibit symbolising a commitment to manufacturing for…
Air India AI-171 crash probe in last stage, investigation bureau’s final report expected soon’: Civil Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the probe is progressing per international investigation standards, and the authorities are ensuring that every required step is…