Supply of high-tech talent in China rises
A report revealed that the talent market in the country's digitally-fueled and high-tech new economy industries remains highly competitive, with the talent demand-supply ratio…
Economic Affairs
Inflation is pushing us to the brink: The Daily Star
The interim administration has a mammoth task ahead. To deliver on its promises, including stabilising the economy, it must make prudent and timely decisions to bring the raging…
Cambodia’s textile exports surpass $10 billion, driven by global recovery
“The increase in textile export revenues stems from Cambodia’s political stability, which distinguishes it from other ASEAN countries. The workforce here is efficient and…
Philippine government asked to recalibrate tobacco tax rate to prevent spread of illicit trade
An international economist said the ideal taxation system is one that raises the necessary revenues in the least damaging fashion possible.
Seoul vows to restore market credibility amid political turmoil
Seoul to 'proactively' gear up for potential nuclear talks under Trump, top Finance Minister Choi says. He also reassured that South Korea will demonstrate strong determination to…
Lao government to increase allowances for civil servants amid rising cost of living
Similarly, the ministry will also implement a policy to support employees and civil servants, retired employees and disabled employees whose minimum basic salary is less than…
Indonesia welcomes more Chinese EV makers, but hurdles remain in journey to become regional hub
Thailand, which has the largest EV market in ASEAN, offers more liberal policies compared with Indonesia. Foreign investors see it as an attractive manufacturing hub, as they are…
Japan’s Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: Reports
A tie-up would help them better compete against Tesla and other electric vehicle makers, the Nikkei, the Financial Times and others said.
Indonesia’s Golden Visa investments reach US$559k, below annual target
The Directorate General of Immigration has set an ambitious goal for investment from golden visa recipients, and while a substantial sum has been amassed, it is less than half the…
Political uncertainty weighs on Korea’s credit rating
The political uncertainty will remain a liability for the country, according to a senior executive at Moody’s, although lawmakers' move to unseat the president prevented a…