Exodus of migrant workers lingers on
Many migrant workers continue to cross over, often with families, despite dangers and risk of being arrested.
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‘Building the nation’: Civil service remains popular for Indonesian job seekers
While working in government may not always be as lucrative or as glamorous as working in the private sector, the civil service remains a popular alternative for job seekers.
Multinationals summit to promote further opening-up
A total of 313 foreign multinational companies from 31 countries and regions have signed up for the summit's offline events to date.
Malaysia’s move to stockpile chickens improves domestic supply, but prices continue to rise
Imported livestock feed - whose prices have increased by some 70 per cent since the war in Ukraine started - is the main factor driving up local chicken production costs,…
Thailand’s competitiveness ranking slips five places to 33
An industry expert posited that both state and private sectors would need ‘agility’ and resilience in responding to the fluctuating global economic situation to remain…
Mae Sot eyed for development as Thailand’s next entertainment hub
Commissioner Thepthai Senpong said Mae Sot already has the infrastructure to support tourism development.
Chinese nationals purchased nearly 7,000 buildings in South Korea in 2021
Chinese-owned properties accounted for 78.1 percent of total foreign buying in Gyeonggi Province in South Korea last year, followed by 408 buildings purchased by Americans.
LDP gives first speeches in metaverse
The Liberal Democratic Party is aiming to expand its support among younger voters before the upper house election by utilising the metaverse, which is popular among young people.
Karachi superstore fire is a strong warning for govt, businesses to put public safety over profits
Neglect of fire, general safety and construction regulations has become an all too common feature of most residential and commercial projects in the city in recent years.
Pathogens jumping to humans from animals becoming more frequent, warns WHO
As climate change contributes to rapidly changing weather conditions like drought, animals and human are changing their behaviour, including food-seeking habits.