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Nissan’s closure plan: Concerns voiced over impact on local employment, economy

The company is currently making arrangements to shut down its flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka and the Shonan plant of its subsidiary Nissan Shatai Co. in Hiratsuka, both in the…

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South Korean children starting daycare earlier, staying longer: survey

Parents spend $790 per month on child care, while the average age of first enrollment falls to 19.8 months.

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Thailand and Indonesia strengthen ties on all fronts to boost ASEAN

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US ‘had no role to play’ in clinching India-Pakistan ceasefire: Indian Foreign Secretary

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Six major financial institutions roped in to support investment growth in Johor-Singapore SEZ

The six are Bank of America, HSBC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, CGS International Securities, Maybank and CIMB.

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The stakes are serious. South Korea recorded 3,662 cases of “lonely deaths” in 2023, or people who died alone without family or support.

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Students, travellers from Southeast Asia souring on the US amid immigration crackdown

Since January, more than 4,700 international student records have been removed from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, a database managed by the US Immigration…

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India curbs land port imports from Bangladesh

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Indonesian businesses struggle to retain talent as pressure mounts to ditch arbitrary methods

Fostering a positive work environment, offering clear career paths and investing in training programs are crucial to boosting employee engagement and long-term retention, experts…

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Rise in single mothers reflects changing face of Chinese families

More Chinese women choosing self-determination, independence over traditional expectations.

  • Published: May 19, 20258:45 am
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