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.
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China’s smart technology thrives in traditional industries
China's ongoing efforts to infuse traditional industries with smart technologies are exemplified in the textiles and electric vehicle industries.
Korean lunar rover developer aims for first mission in 2032
As 28-year-old CEO Cho Nam-suk explained the tough entry barrier of the space industry, he also called for urgent and intensive support in order to advance Korea’s lunar roving…
Asiana halts sales of exit row seats after door incident
A spokesperson added that even if the flights are full, the seats in question will not be available for sale.
‘Clean beauty’ pops onto global luxury brands’ radar
From cosmetics to shampoo, global luxury brands have been labeling products as “clean beauty,” a buzzword that has proved popular in recent years.
Coffee tech start-ups keep VCs awake during tech winter
Experts say that profitability was the one thing these coffee tech companies had in common, which was what investors desired over mere growth.
Kishida asks global chip makers to invest in Japan
“Many [firms] voiced a positive outlook on Japan’s efforts, especially stressing their willingness to expand investment in Japan”, Kishida noted.
Samsung starts mass production of most advanced DRAM chips
The newest lineup will support a growing list of applications including data centers, artificial intelligence, and next-generation computing.
Huawei boosts efforts to help countries in APAC go digital
The region is home to over 1.1 billion young people aged between 15 and 29, and more than 60 percent of the world’s youth population is in the region.
Singapore firm to set up EV charging network across 5 countries in South-east Asia
Singapore-based company Charge+ has announced its plan for 45 high-speed charging stations connecting Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.