Dual-income households in South Korea at record high
Marking the highest level since records began, this reflects not only the financial pressures of child-rearing but also a generational shift in gender roles and workplace…
Economic Affairs
Hiked egg prices in Malaysia crack small traders’ profits
The government discontinued the egg subsidy on August 1, after spending around RM2.5 billion from February 2022 to support the industry.
ASEAN digital economy projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, says Malaysian minister
Deputy Digital Minister Wilson Ugak Kumbong added that the region’s strengths were undeniable, with a population of 680 million, the third-largest internet user base in the…
Singapore, Shenzhen can work together as gateways to Southeast Asia and China’s Greater Bay Area: DPM Gan
Singapore and Shenzhen have collaborated on a Smart City Initiative project since 2019, aiming to enhance digital connectivity, promote innovation, and create opportunities for…
Indian PM Modi assures full support to Punjab amidst flood crisis
According to government sources, the Prime Minister assured Mann of all possible help and support to the state, which has been grappling with severe flooding triggered by heavy…
China overhauls pricing law to ensure fair competition
The 27-year-old law's rewrite comes as China confronts a phenomenon increasingly lamented by economists and business executives alike — cutthroat competition, where firms spiral…
Inflation in Indonesia eases in August despite rising food prices
Expenditures in the food, beverage and tobacco category contributed most to monthly deflation in August, when the CPI eased to 108.51 from 108.60 in July.
What holds Pakistan back?
A narrow elite, resistant to reform, prioritises its own interests over that of the people, says the writer.
YouTuber’s 990 won bakery pop-up in Seoul triggers backlash from local bakers
The initiative was meant to highlight how expensive everyday baked goods have become in Korea, but it has also drawn criticism from bakery owners who say the comparison is unfair.
Foreign hotel brands seen flocking to Philippines
Real estate broker Colliers Philippines last week reported that foreign-branded hotels would likely account for 56 percent of new room supply from 2025 to 2027. This is an…