Will a 6-day workweek for executives help Samsung avert crisis?
The effectiveness of Samsung’s six-day workweek for executives to save the country’s No. 1 conglomerate from the crisis is questionable, according to an expert.
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Hybrid work drives ‘flex’ office boom in the Philippines
Unlike traditional offices that require long-term commitment, flexible workspace can be rented daily, weekly or monthly depending on the requirements of a company.
Tokyo Port sees record number of cruise ship calls in 2023
Behind the increase is the post-pandemic recovery of tourism demand and the opening of the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal.
Singapore gunning for spot as world’s best Mice events destination: STB
It is also the first of six global campaigns that will be rolled out by the Singapore Tourism Board which include those positioning Singapore as a family playground and culinary…
Baked by heat, Bangladesh expands AC manufacturing
Companies have turned to local manufacturing and assembly of ACs to cater to its rising demand, leading the prices of ACs to decrease significantly, bringing it within the budget…
Japan’s ruling party approves bill to regulate tech giants
Under the law, the Japan Fair Trade Commission will impose a “surcharge” of 20% of their domestic sales in relevant fields if tech giants such as Apple Inc. and Google LLC. do…
South Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
The Korean won slid to the 1,400 won level against the greenback for the first time in 17 months, while the yen set a fresh 34-year-low amid prospects that the US Federal Reserve…
China to keep expanding market access
Premier Li Qiang said that China will continue to enhance services for foreign investors and strengthen intellectual property protection.
Middle East conflict may hurt aviation sector
The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could result in potential jet fuel price hikes and lower passenger traffic, and no aviation player will be spared if a full…
Exporters rue Indian anti-dumping charges on Nepali jute products
After the issue was raised, the Indian side had also informed them of conducting a study and tabling it at the secretary-level meeting of the two countries to remove the charges.…