Inequality shadows Malaysia’s growth story
The country's economic mobility remains elusive – with over half of the poorest 20% of the population still trapped at the bottom, exposing the structural inequality shadowing…
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Corruption hits investor confidence: Philippine Daily Inquirer
If the Marcos administration sincerely wants to win back the trust of the Filipino public and foreign and local investors, it must demonstrate the political will to punish those…
Malaysia’s staple rice crop at the monsoon’s mercy
Heavy rain hampers northern padi harvest, delays replanting efforts.
Corruption rattles Philippine firms more than most of Asia
Beyond corruption, Philippine respondents identified other frictions specific to the region, including electricity, business licensing and permits, and transportation. Tax rates…
Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze Indonesian rice millers as prices soar
Industry experts say the situation is compounded by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) continuing to stockpile the staple food at higher prices and the government stepping up…
Bhutan’s hotel crisis: Too many beds, too few guests
With 8,625 rooms available nationwide, achieving the break-even point for 397 hotels would require roughly 6,000 tourists daily or 180,000 a month, far beyond current arrivals.
ASEAN digital economy projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, says Malaysian minister
Deputy Digital Minister Wilson Ugak Kumbong added that the region’s strengths were undeniable, with a population of 680 million, the third-largest internet user base in the…
How will the ‘Yellow Envelope’ bill reshape Korea’s labour landscape?
Experts say its impact lies not in strengthening unions that already wield influence, but in addressing Korea’s deeply segmented labour market.
Welcoming 1 million more foreign graduates could lift South Korea’s GDP by 6%: study
New research emphasises immigration as a possible answer to the country’s shrinking workforce.
Japanese firms set up vocational schools in Asia as competition grows with China, South Korea over workers
In recent years, Chinese and South Korean companies have pushed more quickly into Southeast Asia.