Nepal’s traders look north as demand for onion rises
After Chinese onions started to arrive, Indian authorities have quietly permitted the export of the essential kitchen ingredient to Nepal, despite the sweeping ban announced on…
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Positive outlook for Vietnamese economy: foreign experts
Vietnam is considered one of the most open economies in the world. Its strong trade relations with the rest of the world are a source of strength and success.
Not just pay, SME workers lag behind in benefits, too
Specifically, benefits were at an average of 119,400 won for companies with 10 to 29 employees, but 489,300 won for companies with more than 1,000 employees.
Exports of South Korean TV programs top $500 million in 2022
The report said robust overseas sales of Korean TV drama series to global streamers led the sharp on-year increase in exports.
Shortages in data, not just food, plague Philippine agriculture
A significant production drop in 2022 suggests reliance on incorrect figures, possibly contributing to the rice crisis in August and September. This overestimation of local…
One woman’s mission to elevate Cambodian cashews on the global stage
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Muth Chakrya transformed the crisis into an opportunity, starting Handcrafted Cashew Nuts Stung Treng, with a capital of $20,000. Her shop enabled…
Philippine government unveils P585-B local borrowing plan for Q1 2024
Broken down, the Bureau of the Treasury will borrow P75 billion via T-bills in January, with five auctions scheduled for the month. In February, the government lined up four…
China bans export of rare earth processing technology, citing national security
It also banned the export of production technology for rare earth metals and alloy materials, as well as technology to prepare some rare earth magnets.
High-end land parcels the main choice of foreigners
Among them are popular Hong Kong actors Hugo Ng, Dickson Lee and Philip Keung, who reportedly bought properties in Penang.
Record earnings propel Hyundai Motor to conduct most promotions ever
About 30 per cent of the promotions were made in the technology sectors such as research and development and new business and manufacturing, in line with Hyundai Motor’s aim of…