Thailand’s car exports surge 25% as semiconductor supply situation improves
The demand for pickup trucks, which are the most exported vehicle type, is expected to rise as the world economy enters a recovery phase.
Economy
US continues to be Bangladesh’s top source of remittance
Bangladeshis sent back home US $966.89 million in the October-December period of 2022, up nearly 16 per cent from US $834 million a year ago.
No more price controls for Malaysia’s chicken, eggs after June: Agriculture minister
The Agriculture and Food Security Minister also said the prices would be floated so that the authorities could monitor and assess fluctuations in the prices of the goods compared…
Undeclared income of wealthy hits record high in Japan
According to the agency, the amount of back taxes collected from wealthy people more than doubled from the previous fiscal year to ¥23.8 billion.
G-20 finance chiefs to discuss debt, crypto, inflation
The meeting straddles the Feb 24 anniversary of the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, and the conflict is likely to be high on the agenda.
Pakistan hikes tax on luxury goods for IMF deal
Years of financial mismanagement and political instability have pushed Pakistan's economy to the brink of collapse, exacerbated by a global energy crisis and devastating floods.
Bali eyes Rp 31.5 billion from tourist donations
The voluntary donation will be used for the preservation of the island's culture and environment.
S’pore tech stocks flounder despite revenue growth; investors to stay selective
A strategist warns that the high interest rates that impacted tech stock valuations in 2022 will likely persist this year, despite deepening the use of AI.
Japanese restaurant chain giants resume efforts to grow overseas
Operators are primarily eyeing Asia and North America as the Japanese market heads toward decline due to the nation’s dwindling population.
Fresh tech graduates from S’pore unis bag highest starting pay of over $5,600: Survey
The overall median monthly gross starting pay of graduates across different sectors was $4,200 in 2022.