Japanese tea companies eye overseas markets as domestic consumption declines
This rapid growth is thought to be related to the growing global trend toward health consciousness.
Economy
China’s installation of renewable power to see robust growth in 2023: Fitch
The installed capacity of wind and solar power in China rose 22 percent year-on-year last year, according to Fitch Ratings.
China’s reopening set to drive more of Asia’s wealthy to S’pore
China’s reopening is poised to kindle fresh interest in Singapore as a financial hub among the well-heeled in China and the rest of the region.
Malaysia confident of avoiding recession in 2023 despite global headwinds
"However, compared with the growth we achieved in 2022, there will be some moderation", the International Trade and Industry Minister also mentioned.
Bangladesh PM tells consumers to pay actual cost of gas and power
She also added that the government is providing subsidies to agriculture and food production for the nation's greater interest.
‘Energy inflation’ hits 25-year high in January
Although the government froze gas rates in the first quarter of 2023, it is still considered burdensome for many Koreans as the price was raised four times last year.
Economy finds no mention in anti-poor Union Budget: West Bengal Chief Minister
She pointed out that unemployment in the country is at an all-time high, and yet no step has been taken to address the problem.
Hong Kong commerce chamber urges another round of consumption vouchers
The business chamber also urged the government to address labour shortages, especially among middle-ranked managers.
US Fed hike, inflation create rate-setting challenge for Bank of Korea
Concerns remain over the Bank of Korea's next rate decision remain because of the widening gap between Korea's key rate and the US'.
Over 1.9 million Vietnamese households still struggle with poverty: Ministry survey
The survey showed that the overall national poverty ratio was 7.52 per cent, with 4.03 per cent being poor households and 3.49 per cent being near-poor families.