Businesses in Japan set to face increased minimum wage for workers
Proposed adjustment the biggest in over two decades.
Analysis
South Korea to stimulate businesses via 'market-oriented' government
New leader promises to support corporate activity as part of growth targets.
Online platforms in China face new tax reporting rules
Change said to be aimed at ensuring level playing field.
UN member states obligated to protect the environment, World Court rules
Countries to incur legal responsibility if obligations are breached.
Government investment funds key to China's industrial plan: S&P Global
Country expected to lean on private equity to fuel industrial upgrading.
LKYSPP urges ASEAN to lead with 5G-AI national strategies
5G could add US$130b to Asia-Pacific by 2030, but uneven adoption may widen disparities.
New scheme to increase supply of student hostels in Hong Kong
Government streamlines procedures to facilitate conversion of commercial buildings.
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Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
Indonesia fights for fair trade access
It is battling technical trade barriers imposed by India and strict deforestation rules in Europe.
Gender gap inches forward, but progress remains slow
In Asia, only the Philippines and Singapore entered the top 50.
Infrastructure development in Bay of Bengal faces funding hurdles
ADB finds promise in BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity, but raises caution on financing challenges.
ITF eyes deeper cooperation with Southeast Asian countries
International Transport Forum director-general aims to tap Singapore for being a ‘global role model.’
Availability, not price, is hindering adoption of sustainable aviation fuel — IATA
IATA’s Conrad Clifford urges governments to incentivise production of SAF and cites Singapore as a shining example for setting up a sustainable aviation hub.
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Businesses in Japan set to face increased minimum wage for workers
Proposed adjustment the biggest in over two decades.
Analysis
South Korea to stimulate businesses via 'market-oriented' government
New leader promises to support corporate activity as part of growth targets.
Online platforms in China face new tax reporting rules
Change said to be aimed at ensuring level playing field.
UN member states obligated to protect the environment, World Court rules
Countries to incur legal responsibility if obligations are breached.
Government investment funds key to China's industrial plan: S&P Global
Country expected to lean on private equity to fuel industrial upgrading.
LKYSPP urges ASEAN to lead with 5G-AI national strategies
5G could add US$130b to Asia-Pacific by 2030, but uneven adoption may widen disparities.
New scheme to increase supply of student hostels in Hong Kong
Government streamlines procedures to facilitate conversion of commercial buildings.
Exclusives
Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
Indonesia fights for fair trade access
It is battling technical trade barriers imposed by India and strict deforestation rules in Europe.
Gender gap inches forward, but progress remains slow
In Asia, only the Philippines and Singapore entered the top 50.
Infrastructure development in Bay of Bengal faces funding hurdles
ADB finds promise in BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity, but raises caution on financing challenges.
ITF eyes deeper cooperation with Southeast Asian countries
International Transport Forum director-general aims to tap Singapore for being a ‘global role model.’
Availability, not price, is hindering adoption of sustainable aviation fuel — IATA
IATA’s Conrad Clifford urges governments to incentivise production of SAF and cites Singapore as a shining example for setting up a sustainable aviation hub.
