Hong Kong loses shine amid tough coronavirus restrictions
For months, business circles have been urging the authorities to relax some quarantine restrictions.
Policy Matters
Japan eyes setting up child agency in FY 2023
The agency's mission will be to provide seamless support for children regardless of age and get rid of sectionalism within the government
Vietnam aims to become a cashless country
Currently, 95 per cent of all financial institutions have been developing their own digitalisation strategy
Australia allows foreign students to return to study
On Dec 6, international students will finally return to Sydney on a charter flight as part of a trial scheme to revive Australia's education sector
Malaysia’s Food and Agriculture Ministry to develop sustainable tuna fishing industry
As of October 2021, a total of 20 tuna vessels, 19 tuna fishing vessels and a tuna carrier vessel have been licensed and were operating in the Indian Ocean.
Japan to establish ¥500 billion fund to reinforce economic security
The fund will be used to support the research and development of vital cutting-edge technologies and their practical application
Manila ranked no. 1 among highly urbanized cities in Philippines
The Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index is an annual ranking of Philippine cities and municipalities
Hanoi’s planned parkland lies derelict for decades
This even though a lack of green spaces in Hanoi has been a concern of inhabitants for years
Japan, U.S. set to open talks on steel, aluminum tariffs
The talks are aimed at addressing “global steel and aluminum excess capacity,” restoring market-oriented conditions and preserving critical industries
20 nations to join hands in promoting electric vehicles
Japan and about 20 other economies at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow will promote investments in the sector