Indonesian CPO exports regain momentum amid excessive domestic stockpiles
According to data, crude palm oil exports in June reached 2.33 million tonnes, 3.4 times higher than the previous month, following the stopping of the export ban on May 23.
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Hong Kong SMEs’ business confidence weakens in July
A government spokesperson warned that worsening global economic prospects and tightening monetary policies will continue to put pressure on business sentiment.
Long way to go for Vietnamese durian
Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for consumers overseas, but still have a long way to go to maintain their position on the international…
Shiga lab develops robots to perform dangerous tasks
Virtual reality gear worn by the operator provides a robot’s-eye view, in addition to force feedback to give the operator a sense of what is being lifted.
UN chief Guterres to visit Vietnam this year
The UN leader said he is impressed by the socio-economic achievements of Việt Nam, especially the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
Indonesian female gamers continue to fight stigma and sexism
As Indonesia’s esports sector continues to develop, its female participants continue to be targeted and harassed by fellow players and fans.
Metaverse: Harmful hype or fantastic future?
Citibank has forecast that by 2030, opportunities in the metaverse could be worth up to US$13 trillion, with a userbase of five billion people.
Myanmar military landmine use amounts to war crimes: Amnesty
Amnesty also said it had documented several instances where the military had laid mines around a church and on its grounds.
Cryptocurrencies should be prohibited: Indian Finance Minister
The minister also said that the Indian government is looking for an international collaboration if such a ban or regulation was to be put into effect.
Battle to sell broiled eels hits its stride ahead of Day of the Ox
This year, the Day of the Ox falls on a Saturday, when per-customer spending tends to rise, pushing up expectations among retailers and stores specializing in broiled eels.