Google blocks Huawei from Android updates
The move leaves one of the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer without an operating system. Google has barred Huawei from updates to its Android operating system to…
China vows action as US moves to blacklist Huawei
Hopes of a trade deal recede as experts fear American companies could face a backlash. China has slammed the United States for putting technology giant Huawei on an export…
Jobless rate hits 19-year high in Korea
Rate rises on back of youth unemployment. South Korea’s job market prolonged its downswing in April, with unemployment reaching its highest point in 19 years, government data…
Nepal’s tea estate employees say enough is enough, begin indefinite strike
A special report by Tsering D Gurung looks at conditions for tea workers in Nepal. The Budhakaran Tea Estate, a sprawling property located in the town of Bhadrapur in Jhapa,…
BTS boosts K-Pop related businesses
Buoyed by BTS, trade surplus of music-related sectors recovers to pre-2016 level. South Korea’s balance of payments surplus for industries linked to K-pop businesses has…
Japan automakers take profit hit
Analysts blame the hit on global R&D competition. The massive expenses automakers must pour into research and development to survive fierce competition in the industry are…
China ‘sincere’ on trade talks
Talks are set to continue in Washington on Friday. Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He said on Thursday that he came to Washington with sincerity to engage in “rational and…
Nepal looks to end India dependency for overseas shipping
Much needs to be done before Nepal can end its complete dependency on India for third-country trade. The signing of the Protocol on Implementing Agreement on Transit and Transport…
Central banks now view climate change as threat
Banks classify climate change as a threat oftentimes despite political pressure to not do so. It has taken governments, business leaders and economic planners a long time to…
Duterte: Pass laws protecting labor rights
The president said he would work hard to protect workers rights to self-organize. President Rodrigo Duterte asked Congress on Wednesday to pass measures that would protect…