K-beauty’s next formula: Makeup that works like skincare
Clean skin trends give rise to skincare-makeup hybrids that trade heavy coverage for nourishing formulas.
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China’s second domestically made cruise ship to launch inaugural voyage in November
Tickets for the voyage of the vessel's first season are available for purchase starting May 20, offering a new option for consumers seeking a high-quality cruise vacation in the…
Japan to begin world’s first trial sales of artificially hatched eels to assess consumer demand
The supply of domestic eels fell to 60,941 tons in 2024, about 40% of the peak level reached in 2000, resulting in a high dependence on imports from China and other countries.
Samsung deal ignites bonus pressure across industries
Experts warn Samsung’s profit-linked bonus model could become a template for wage talks across autos, shipbuilding, and tech.
Thailand breaks into global startup Top 50, leads ASEAN in MedTech
This achievement is supported by a 62.6% growth in its ecosystem, with Bangkok climbing to 76th globally and being named ASEAN's top city for robotics startups.
Philippine stocks fall as Brent crude nears $110 mark
The peso’s weak position, which hovered near record lows, also dampened appetite for local equities.
Hong Kong chief executive to head 60-strong business delegation to Central Asia in June
The delegation will comprise senior HKSAR government officials and over 30 business representatives, as well as more than 30 entrepreneurs from over 10 regions of the Chinese…
Ho Chi Minh City approves outline for 100-year master plan with double-digit economic growth targets
The blueprint, prepared by the local Institute for Development Studies, projects a minimum per capita economic growth rate of 10 per cent a year between 2025 and 2050.
Japan’s Lawson launches video guide for foreign customers
The new service was launched to better serve foreign customers, many of whom are unfamiliar with the lotteries and how to purchase hot food, which involves sanitising your hands…
Women make up just 2.7% of CEOs at top South Korean firms
The survey, which looked at 370 companies out of the country’s top 500 by revenue that submitted business reports this year, found that there were 14 women among the 510 CEOs.