Supply-chain talent shortage in Singapore as big data, sustainability come into play
The need is greater now as firms navigate the constant disruptions to global trade that have stemmed from the pandemic.
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60% of smaller companies boost salaries in Japan
However, only a little more than 30 per cent of the companies that raised their wages did so due to their improved performance.
Taiwan shipping firms at it again with big staff bonuses of up to 30 months’ salary
Shipping firms have enjoyed a windfall over the past two years on an industry-wide surge in demand for consumer goods and in freight rates during Covid-19.
JYP Entertainment to enhance strategic partnership with US music label
Their partnership was initially formed back in 2020 to promote JYP Entertainment’s girl group Twice outside South Korea.
Singapore key partner in building Nusantara: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan encouraged Singapore-based investors to invest in infrastructure projects at Indonesia's planned new…
Tourism surge, novel brews cure Indonesia’s alcohol industry hangover
In this year’s first quarter, almost all public alcoholic beverage firms saw topline growth.
Thai industries suggest measures to cut living costs, warns against wage hike
The lack of a free-market mechanism in Thailand leads to higher prices for public utilities, according to the Federation of Thai Industries.
Travel deficit widens as Koreans travel overseas in droves
A large part of the deficit stemmed from an increase in Koreans traveling for purposes other than overseas education and training.
Is China feeling pressure from its own ban against Micron?
China is now calling for South Korean chipmakers to fill up the gap to meet its local chip demand, according to experts.
Garuda, Singapore Airlines explore joint venture on Bali, Jakarta flights
Garuda Indonesia, including Citilink, held nearly a third of the country’s domestic air travel, according to the Transportation Ministry.