In a recent international business forum in Kuala Lumpur, a tall gentleman was the limelight of the event with his witty and cheerful comments and how he spoke much on healthy living. Many thought he was a foreigner and an advocate for his health products …
KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA/SINGAPORE – For months, 19-year-old Noah (not his real name) from Malaysia had been researching how to study marine biology in the United States: looking into visa rules, work opportunities and internships. But in April, he …
The common denominator is China, where a post-pandemic economic malaise and real estate slump have resulted in dispirited consumers and weak domestic demand. Among Beijing’s vaunted solutions has been to double down on investment in manufacturing and …
BANGKOK - Factory workers in Muar, known for its abundant high-quality rubberwood sourced from end-of-life-cycle rubber plantations, are working speedily to polish ready-to-assemble furniture pieces and arranging them into flat-pack boxes. The hive of …
BANGKOK - Factory workers in Muar, known for its abundant high-quality rubberwood sourced from end-of-life-cycle rubber plantations, are working speedily to polish ready-to-assemble furniture pieces and arranging them into flat-pack boxes. The hive of …
Cube’s data predicts that total e-commerce sales will grow from US$184 billion (S$239 billion) in 2024 to US$410 billion by 2030.PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE – South-east Asia e-commerce sales are projected to more than double by 2030 as large platforms …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. For small, landlocked Laos, the ability to generate and sell power across its borders has become “a pillar of economic growth”, …
Returning from September 12 to 14, Ombak Festival 2025 will bring three days of live music, food, arts and family activities to Desaru Coast, with a renewed focus on regional creativity and culture. Central to this is the festival’s curated marketplace by …
MAY 15 — In a region as diverse and vibrant as Southeast Asia, words have always carried a special weight. Here, where languages blend and histories intertwine, the power of the written word is a force to be reckoned with. It can inspire revolutions, …
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