Thailand can feed growing global appetite for future food: Commerce Ministry
Thailand has a major opportunity to expand its exports of so-called future food to meet growing global demand, the Commerce Ministry stated.
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The circular economy requires nurturing
As textile recycling is a global industry, international cooperation is essential for its progress.
Gen Zs demonstrate growing appetite for snacks: Report
The report noted that over 40 per cent of Gen Z consumers in first-tier and second-tier cities spent over 800 yuan a month on snacks and drinks, while about 21 per cent of them…
Korea adds 351,000 jobs in May to post record employment rate
Job gains slowed for second consecutive month, with almost 40% of jobs added for seniors 60 or older.
S’pore to play larger role in HSBC’s Asian growth plan
The bank has appointed and moved some of its most senior executives from key London and Hong Kong offices to Singapore.
President Yoon declares ‘all-out war’ on chips to support chip industry
Seoul is home to the world’s largest and second-largest chipmakers, as well as global battery companies that supply automakers such as Tesla and General Motors.
Italy to take skilled workers from Bangladesh
Italy expressed satisfaction that at present figure of over 46 percent of workers going to the country for seasonal and non-seasonal work.
Cambodia levels up QR code payments
The system currently enables KHQR payments to 7.6 million merchants in Thailand and ThaiQR payments to 1.5 million merchants in Cambodia.
Indonesian President Jokowi says new capital city safe bet for investors
Indonesia’s new capital has become the signature project for Mr Widodo, whose drive to modernise the nation’s infrastructure is a hallmark of his administration.
Elon Musk, other US CEOs flock to China with eye on major market
Beijing’s unusually generous welcome, such as offering ministerial-level meetings, is believed to be intended not only to attract investment but also to counter Washington.