Like the iPhone did, robots will open a new market: Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement
As the world’s first, South Korea established a law in 2010 to promote the development of intelligent robots.
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Bright spots in S’pore tech hiring buck global gloom
One consultancy company, Temus, is investing strategically to keep pace with the growing digitalisation needs of its local and overseas customers.
Chip war: The fight over the world’s most critical technology
The US and China may be locking horns today, but competition for semiconductor dominance has gone on for as long as chips have been made.
LEGO Group starts construction on US$1 billion factory in Vietnam
According to LEGO, the factory will be its sixth manufacturing site in the world and the second in Asia.
Singapore ranked second globally for best talent, only Asian nation in top 20
Singapore has clinched second place every year since the index’s first edition in 2013, except in 2020, when it slipped one spot.
As Xi visit draws near, delays haunt Jakarta-Bandung rail project
Given the cost overrun and financing issues, experts have expressed doubt that the project will meet the now-targeted 2023 deadline.
South Korea braces for impact as US delivers fourth big rate hike
“Uncertainties are certainly growing and we’ll be extra vigilant in our response to what may come in our way”, Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho said.
Investors take a shine to Chinese bonds
There is still much room for foreign investors to increase their position in renminbi bonds as economic growth steadily recovers, sources state.
Boosting niche markets key to maintaining exports for Vietnam
The Ministry of Industry and Trade also advised exporters to invest and focus on a limited number of products with strong brand recognition.
Consumer spending in South Korea likely to weaken like it did after ferry sinking in ‘14
In the weeks following the ferry accident on April 16, 2014, traumatised Koreans spent significantly less, resulting in slowed economic growth.