Nosey interviewers: Crossing the line is still legal in South Korea
While South Korea stipulates that a job applicant is not required to provide information that is irrelevant to their performance, the regulation only applies to the collection of…
Policy Matters
Indonesia delays implementation of sugary drinks excise despite public health concerns
The Finance Ministry had been entertaining since 2009 the idea of taxing sugary drinks to diversify revenue sources but progress had been slow, mainly due to resistance from…
Investigation launched against Taiwan trade restrictions
The Ministry of Commerce has launched a trade barrier investigation into Taiwan's trade restrictions against products from the Chinese mainland.
China unveils draft law to regulate the use of generative AI technology
The draft aims to regulate the use of generative AI technology and promote its healthy development.
Call to abolish Japan’s foreign intern program reflects battle for manpower
A system must be created that guarantees a good working environment for foreign nationals, they said.
South Korea may dial back on tax cuts aimed at curbing inflation
The low tax revenue could lead to a disruption in state affairs, as related authorities will be unable to carry out their plans due to low budgets.
New Bank of Japan chief says must take time to gauge inflation trend
Markets have been rife with speculation the bank could soon phase out yield curve control, due to growing criticism that it distorts markets and hurts bank margins.
Greater Bay Area moves toward further alignment
Alignment has been a difficult yet important matter in its development, as each area is cooperating with respect to the "one country, two systems".
Calmly debate legislation taking security into account
Japan should explore approaches to expand exports of equipment while maintaining the principle of a pacifist nation, the author states.
Erasing Mughal period from school books a sheer mockery: former Kashmir MP Abdullah
The MP was reacting to removal of chapters relating to the Mughal period from the books.