Malaysia’s gig workers to get due recognition with tabling of landmark bill
Malaysian Bar Industrial and Employment Law Committee co-chairperson S. Karthigesan said the Bill will provide a clear legal framework for the gig economy by introducing a…
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Recently, China has resumed imports of Japanese seafood products from 37 prefectures, including Hokkaido and Iwate, while keeping its ban in place for 10 prefectures, including…
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Total exports from the world’s fourth-largest economy dropped 2.6% year-on-year in July in value terms, the biggest monthly drop since February 2021, when exports fell 4.5%.
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A record-breaking 50 humanoid robot manufacturers unveiled their latest models and solutions at the event.
Vietnam emerges as Asia’s rising economy, warning signs it may overtake Thailand on all fronts
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Japanese firms set up vocational schools in Asia as competition grows with China, South Korea over workers
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US companies scale back investments in China, eye ASEAN and India as new manufacturing bases
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