Korean companies face a critical challenge as the won-U.S. dollar exchange rate threatens to exceed 1,390 won by 2025, impacting import costs and overseas investments. A survey amo...
South Korea faces political and economic uncertainty after the impeachment of its top leaders, with concerns over international credibility and calls for a political system overhau...
PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng suggests there is room for interest rate adjustments within the current monetary policy, while emphasizing a cautious approach to avoid yuan depreciatio...
Japan's manufacturing sector saw a slower pace of decline in December, with the PMI index at 49.6, slightly up from November's 49.0. S&P Global reports a near-stabilization, wi...
Vietnam faces a scandal in its durian exports to China due to the misuse of counterfeit codes, leading to unauthorized shipments and financial losses. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetab...
The Thai government has approved a 2.9% increase in the daily minimum wage, effective January 1, 2025, aiming for economic growth of over 3% next year. Tax breaks and a handout sch...
Singapore announces a 6% increase in public transport fares, with adults paying 7 cents more per ride. Seniors, students, and low-wage workers with concession cards face only a 4-c...
Vietnam's durian exports have surged by 44% to $3.1 billion in 2024, with China as the largest market. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association predicts total fruit and vegetabl...
