ADB gives $400 million to support climate priorities in Bangladesh
This is the first subprogram of the indicative $700 million Climate-Resilient Inclusive Development Programme.
Economy
Export processing zone workers see over 50% hike in minimum wage
Helpers in garment factories inside EPZs will get Tk 12,800 as minimum wage from the current month, which is 56 percent higher than the Tk 8,200 set five years ago.
Vietnam’s unemployed labourers hesitate to take new jobs even amid long-term labour shortage
Many unemployed labourers in Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities only want seasonal jobs, while businesses are looking for candidates who commit to work for a long time.
China’s economists call for more policy push
A recent meeting emphasized the need to consolidate and enhance the momentum of economic recovery, and strive to promote overall improvement in economic operations to achieve both…
Tales of hard work, dashed dreams and disillusionment
Experts say the growth of young Koreans neither in education, employment, or training has profound economic and social implications.
Cambodia’s pepper exports dip 30%
A recent report highlights that the ongoing economic downturn has significantly impacted international trade flows, resulting in reduced orders for various goods, including…
China consumer prices drop in November
Food prices fell 4.2 per cent year-on-year in November, compared with a 4 per cent drop in October. The decline in pork prices, in particular, widened from 30.1 per cent in…
One-Plate frozen meals become popular in Japan with new recipes, reasonable prices
Frozen food makers have been introducing new products one after another recently, giving consumers a wide range of options, from fancy fresh-frozen pasta to a hearty rice bowl and…
2024 election may worsen Nusantara’s appeal for investors
Analysts previously noted the unattractive commercial potential and the country’s lacklustre economic structure among the top reasons for the struggling pitch to investors.
Korea’s dried seaweed, ramyeon exports hit new highs
The ministry explained that overseas sales of Korean seaweed products increased amid their growing popularity as low-calorie, healthy snacks among foreigners.