Dashed dreams: Young Koreans’ leveraged investments backfire
When stock and crypto markets were hot and borrowing costs were cheap, many younger South Koreans, dabbled in leveraged investing but are now suffering.
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Japan’s basic pension benefits for future generations being discussed
As part of the government’s efforts to reduce the number of people who will face difficulties in their old age, it has been expanding the eligibility for the employees’…
$165 million funding for R&D to safeguard S’pore’s food security
The second phase of the national R&D programme on food will place greater emphasis on addressing food security challenges, which includes intensifying sustainability and enhancing…
Thailand has highest income inequality in east Asia: World Bank rural poverty report
The bank cited the slowing economy, stagnating farm and business incomes, and the Covid-19 crisis as reasons for Thailand’s rising poverty rate.
Growing global demand for medical and wellness tourism offers bright prospects
Thai authorities and businesses are working together to help strengthen the country’s status as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism.
President insists on IMF approved new tax regime
The President has also said that it will be difficult to get funding from other institutions if IMF support does not come through.
Nepal on the verge of serious hunger problems
Nutrition scientists say immediate measures of intervention are needed to avoid further deterioration of the situation.
A new wave of ‘Great Resignation’ looming in 2023: Adecco research
Of the 27 per cent of all workers globally who plan to quit their jobs in the next 12 months, 45 per cent of them are already actively looking for jobs.
Sweet festivities turn sour as Malaysia faces possible sugar shortage
Sundry shops noticed restaurants and bigger industry players were buying smaller sugar packets, which are cheaper, in bulk.
70% of Singaporeans concerned about higher household expenses: Study
About 70 per cent of Singaporeans also think there is a likelihood of the country entering a recession in the next six months.