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Businesses in Japan set to face increased minimum wage for workers
Proposed adjustment the biggest in over two decades.
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Businesses in Japan set to face increased minimum wage for workers
Proposed adjustment the biggest in over two decades.
16 minutes ago
Reforms offer better growth prospects to top securities firms in South Korea
Opportunities include revenue diversification via Investment Management Account.
Philippines rolls out zero-balance billing in government hospitals
Patients will no longer have to pay for basic accommodation services.
UN member states obligated to protect the environment, World Court rules
Countries to incur legal responsibility if obligations are breached.
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.
Why red tape is holding governments back—and how to fix it
Excessive bureaucracy can undermine mission outcomes and delay project execution.
Governments see AI's potential, but lag in deployment
58% believe the public sector needs to hasten the pace of adoption.
Australian gov’t to establish new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland
The facility will have 410 hospital beds.
Vietnam updates insurance law with guidance on lump-sum payouts
It also clarifies the entitlement to retirement and survivorship benefits.
How can India address energy demand peaks?
The country remains heavily reliant on coal.
New Zealand fast-tracks registration for overseas-trained doctors
Applications from the US, Canada, and Singapore will be processed within two months.
HKSAR Government unveils Southbound Travel Scheme
Infrastructure readied for November rollout as groups express support.
Government-related entities in Asia enjoy high levels of state support
Stronger backing seen in the region compared to counterparts outside of Asia.
UN-ESCAP urges overhaul of debt assessment models
Rising debt limits development spending.
Rising shareholder activism in Asia acts as ‘feedback loop’ for governments
Government decisions are mirroring the themes that shareholder activists are raising.
Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
