Nepal tea industry shutdown puts 60,000 workers at risk after India tightens export rules
More than 80 factories and estates in Jhapa and Ilam remain closed, pushing daily wage workers into an immediate income and livelihood crisis.
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China moves against US rare earth, defence firms in ‘calibrated’ response to Pentagon blacklist
While the move is seen as largely symbolic, observers say it is notable for targeting companies at the heart of US efforts to build an independent rare-earth supply chain.
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…
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…
US plans to curb the call centre industry. The Philippines, India are gearing up for a fight
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments from the public until June 22 to a proposal made earlier in 2026 to encourage American businesses to take call…
ASEAN races to attract data centre investment as spending nears US$30bil
The rapid growth, however, is causing significant strain on resources, with countries like Malaysia and the Philippines facing electricity and water constraints and exploring new…
PM Anwar accords official welcome to Bangladesh PM Tarique
PM Anwar and his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique are set to witness the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural cooperation, along with two Exchange of Notes…
Priced out: Why homeownership is becoming unattainable in Bhutan
High prices, limited supply, and policy delays push homeownership beyond reach.
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…