Worldwide wearables market hit new record high in Q4 2021
Hearables, or smart earphones, were once again the leading category as shipment volume grew 9.6 percent during the quarter and accounted for almost two-thirds of the entire…
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Hiring outlook in S’pore most favourable in almost 11 years: Survey
Of the 11 sectors included in the survey, companies in the IT, technology, telecommunications, communications and media sector reported the strongest employment outlook at 38 per…
Duterte signs law allowing full foreign ownership of telcos, airlines, railways
Some sectors, however, will remain restricted to full foreign equity such as public utility vehicles, water, electricity, petroleum pipelines, and seaports.
Indonesia offers 47 ‘sustainable projects’ worth US$11 billion
Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the projects were spread over four sectors with the largest coming from manufacturing, followed by infrastructure, economic zones and…
India’s maize exports at an all-time high of US$816.31 million in current fiscal year
Neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Nepal are the major importers of maize from India.
Indonesia raises palm oil export levies
The two ministerial regulations mark a shift in the government's strategy of stabilizing domestic cooking oil supplies from using regulatory restrictions to using market…
Malaysia’s rubber market set to continue cautious trading
Despite the positive natural rubber outlook in 2022 and upbeat United States manufacturing data, industry players have remained cautious over the ongoing Ukraine-Russia peace…
China’s road, waterway passenger volumes shrink in February
In February, the number of road passenger trips totaled 333.28 million, down 22.8 percent year on year.
Vietnam’s rice exports signal a favourable year in 2022
Experts forecast both rice output and consumption in the global market would increase this year.
Thai transport minister checks work on fifth Thai-Laos bridge
The bridge will carry goods and tourists between the two countries, while supporting development of special economic zones and Asean Economic Community connectivity.