How Bangladeshi couriers are powering e-commerce, everyday life
From personal gifts to heavy-duty construction materials, courier services are now a cornerstone of daily logistics.
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Nepal’s hotels struggle to retain staff as trained workers flock abroad
Despite rising demand and local jobs creation, hospitality businesses in Rupandehi face chronic labour shortages as employees treat jobs as stepping stones to foreign employment…
Expanded SST: Malaysian consumers warned against dishonest traders
An economist said consumers can report such companies for profiteering to the authorities or even name the company on social media.
Indonesian government targets 15,000 barrels per day from community oil wells
The energy ministry has identified around 7,000 potentially productive community wells in Aceh, Jambi, South Sumatra, Central Java and East Java.
Baht bills banned: Electricity Authority of Cambodia orders halt to Thai currency billing on border
Military conflicts triggered by Thai troops and threats from Thai extremist groups, who proposed cutting off electricity and internet services to Cambodia, prompted the Cambodian…
1MDB saga: Standard Chartered Bank disputes $3.4 billion claim by liquidators in Singapore
The lawsuit claims StanChart facilitated over 100 intrabank transfers that concealed stolen funds and ignored red flags, violating Singaporean regulations. StanChart denies the…
Indonesia posts $4.3b surplus in May on strong exports of CPO, steel
Despite ongoing trade talks in view of Trump's looming tariffs, the United States still contributed the most to Indonesia’s surplus in the January-May period this year, even…
Will AI kill the Philippines’ BPOs?
Urgent actions and investments to upgrade the workforce capacities are crucial.
Malaysian delegation mulls investment in Cambodia
PM Manet noted the growing Cambodia-Malaysia relationship with satisfaction, particularly in terms of expanding connectivity between the two countries. He highlighted that…
70% of India’s Gen Z confident in health insurance but only 25% understand term plans well
The data suggests that while health remains a universal priority, Gen Z is still warming up to life insurance products like term cover, often seen as relevant in later stages of…