South Korea to invest 67 trillion won to spur provincial economy
To bolster its responsiveness to fears of oncoming recession and other geopolitical risks, the nation said it has decided to speed up its spending scheme.
Economy
Post-Covid challenges for Bangladesh’s labour market
While the economy is in the process of recovery, the recent Russia-Ukraine war has posed further challenges to the local labour market.
Hong Kong to unveil new measures to accelerate economic vitality
Chief Executive John Lee noted that talent will be an important pillar to support the city’s economy as the city is ranked as Asia’s first in terms of talent competitiveness.
Working moms top 75% for first time in Japan
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry survey also found that the percentage of mothers in child-rearing households working full-time increased.
Silver lining to economic storm clouds
Recent sell-off in the markets promises better long-term returns, says JP Morgan’s chair of global research Joyce Chang.
Greenback’s unrelenting strength, renminbi weakness may test Singdollar’s resilience
If the US dollar continues to rise, it will eventually tighten financial conditions worldwide, stifling demand for Asian exports.
Gujarat to set up semi-conductor units with Foxconn to achieve self-reliance
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said that it is a step in the right direction for Gujarat helping towards building a one trillion-dollar digital national economy.
Indonesia considering buying Russian oil as fuel prices soar
Jokowi hiked subsidised fuel prices by 30 per cent earlier this month and said that the price hike was his "last option" due to fiscal pressures.
Inflation and supply disruptions top risks for Emerging Asia: Moody’s
Although commodity prices have retreated from record levels, Moody’s expects supply additions to be limited, while demand will remain strong during winter.
Attracting foreign talent is not a zero-sum game
Policies to attract global talent also work in tandem with those that develop Singapore's own local talent pool.