Japan tries to draw digital nomads seen as beneficial to economy, society
The Japan Tourism Agency has chosen five residency programs offered by local municipalities and firms as pilot projects. The agency is providing up to ¥10 million for each…
Economic Affairs
ASEAN+3 Summit: Vietnam PM Chinh calls for cooperation in supply chains, new growth drivers, climate resilience
According to a report by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, despite numerous uncertainties, the economic growth rate of the ASEAN+3 region is projected to reach 4.2 per…
Cloud over the economy: The Korea Herald
While Korea's current account balance remains positive, its downward trend makes it difficult to stay optimistic about the future of the South Korean economy.
India’s 100 richest tycoons surpass $1 trillion milestone, Gautam Adani at 2nd spot: Forbes list
India's wealthiest are now more than twice as rich as they were in 2019.
Floods impact Thai tourism, but recovery plans emerge
Flooding in the North and Northeast has had a severe impact on the tourism industry, but the slumping confidence index is expected to rise during the last three months of this…
South Korea finally succeeds in joining the World Government Bond Index
World Government Bond Index inclusion expected to draw in $56b in passive foreign funds.
More policies in pipeline to boost Chinese economy
Since Sept 24, the country's top regulators have come up with supportive measures covering the financial sector, the property market, and support to the real economy, among others.
ASEAN’s progress through partnerships: Sultan of Brunei at the ASEAN Summits
ASEAN has navigated numerous challenges, including global pandemics and geopolitical shifts, through cooperation and consensus building, over its 57-year history. Despite these…
PM Ishiba: Don’t continue heedless expansion of expenditures- The Japan News
The Japanese economy has reached a critical point where it needs to shift to a growth-oriented economy in which both wages and investments increase. Government spending must not…
Impact of strong ringgit yet to trickle down
Bumiputra Retailers Association president said it is difficult to expect lower prices during this period, adding that any possible price changes can only be observed within the…