No easy fix for Tokyo’s soaring real estate prices
Some observers have cited real estate purchases by foreign nationals as one of the causes of the rising prices. However, in line with its pact with the World Trade Organisation,…
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Bangladesh faces mounting macro-financial challenges despite progress: IMF
Bangladesh's economy continues to face mounting macro-financial challenges stemming from weak tax revenue, financial sector vulnerabilities, and elevated inflation, although the…
Thailand’s tourism faces intense competition in Asia’s “tourism war” as rivals grow over 10%
In 2025, many countries are aiming for significant growth in international tourism, with some targeting over 10% growth in foreign arrivals, reflecting aggressive tourism…
China’s C919 jet to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow
Two single-aisle C919 planes and one C909 business jet will be on display during the event, according to Shanghai-based Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, the developer of the…
Visit Malaysia campaigns deliver strong results
Figures from the United Nations Tourism Organization show steady growth in arrivals to the country over the years, marked by notable increases during Visit Malaysia years.UN…
Vietnamese seafood struggles to find its place at home
A notable reality is that many seafood companies face significant challenges when trying to return to the domestic market, which is considered highly promising with a population…
South Korea delays Google mapping decision again
Despite publicly pledging in September to comply with Korea's security demands, including blurring sensitive facilities and restricting coordinate displays, Google has yet to file…
As winter nears, nurseries in Bangladesh’s Barishal pin hopes on flower seedling sales
Nursery traders and farmers said political unrest last year sharply reduced the number of wholesale buyers, causing major losses. This year, they hope to recover through better…
Food upcycling trend boosts restaurant profits by 4%, Thai market expected to hit 15.9 billion baht by 2035
The concept focuses on reusing surplus ingredients and adding value by transforming what would otherwise be discarded into new, marketable products that enhance both profitability…
Rising temp jobs, jobless youth strain Indonesia’s job market
While the share of formal employment improved, analysts warned that many of these positions were short-term or contractual, offering little job security and potentially dampening…