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Over 60% of Japan’s hospitals operating in the red amid rising cost of living, labour

Six organizations announced at a press conference Wednesday the results of an emergency survey, which found that hospitals are facing more severe financial difficulties after…

  • Published: March 14, 202510:03 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Vitality of private sector high on agenda of recently concluded ‘two sessions’

The comments aligned with the key priorities detailed in the Government Work Report, underscoring the importance of implementing policies and actions efficiently to support the…

  • Published: March 14, 20259:20 am
  • Author Liu Yukun
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Singapore to collaborate with US businesses amid rising protectionism, says DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong told the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) on March 13 that the two countries must work…

  • Published: March 14, 20259:15 am
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ASEAN shooting for top four global economy spot

This comes as the region strengthens trade, investment, and economic partnerships amid intensifying global competition.

  • Published: March 14, 20258:10 am
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Promising start to Malaysia’s new wage policy

Participants of the Prog­res­s­ive Wage Policy or PWP earn RM200 to RM250 more than current ­stan­d­ards, according to the Economy Minis­try.

  • Published: March 14, 20258:05 am
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Boosting spending appetites tops agenda in China’s recently concluded two sessions

Along with a consumer goods trade-in program, policymakers will increase fiscal spending on public services to alleviate financial burdens on households and empower them with…

  • Published: March 13, 20252:04 pm
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Farmers in Japan, nurses in Germany: Government-backed agency upskills Indian workers for jobs abroad

Japan and some European nations are among several developed countries with ageing populations and labour shortages that are increasingly turning to India’s large young talent…

  • Published: March 13, 20259:55 am
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Singapore’s work permit changes to ease labour crunch, spur better jobs for locals: Industry players

Companies in services and manufacturing also welcomed an expansion to a list of occupations for which they can hire work permit holders from more locations, with more job roles…

  • Published: March 13, 20258:25 am
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Thailand’s tourism playbook: Big concerts, premium races and more

Thai officials are in talks to bring major acts like Lady Gaga to the country, while negotiations continue over the MotoGP contract.

  • Published: March 12, 202510:35 am
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Japan aspires to become Asia’s largest start-up hub, but goal remains elusive

The country aspires to be home to 100,000 start-ups, including 100 unicorns, by March 2028, with start-up investments growing tenfold from 2022 levels to 10 trillion yen (S$89.92…

  • Published: March 10, 20258:05 am
  • Author Walter Sim

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