Japan's Macnica Looking towards China & SEA

Business Confidence in South Korea Shaky

The sentiment index for December shows that more companies are feeling pessimistic

Xanh SM Goes After Grab

Vietnam's Vingroup is backing Xanh SM mission to dominate the ride-hailing scene.

South Korea E-commerce Set For Growth

By 2024, it was valued at an impressive $126 billion, showing rapid growth

APAC Baby Food Market in Decline

The baby food sector anticipates a 2% decline in retail value sales from 2024 to 2029 due to reduced fertility rates and mothers having children at older ages

Functional Beverages Buzz Malaysians

Consumers there are increasingly focused on wellness, seeking out drinks that offer added health benefits like vitamins and probiotics

South Korea Caught Lying About Recycling

Greenpeace estimates that the country recycles just 27% of its plastic waste, a stark contrast to the 73% claimed by the environment ministry

Gold is Up Again

This is mainly due to geopolitical tensions like in Ukraine and Russia and changes in monetary policy expectations.

Manufacturing Shrinks Again For Japan

Output has decreased significantly, marking its fastest contraction in half a year.

India's Giant Adani Group in Trouble

This turmoil has hit the stock market hard, with Adani's share prices taking a nosedive

Bitcoin Breaks Record High

It’s going to the moon, partly due to the election of former President Trump, whose administration is seen as supportive of cryptocurrencies.

Oil Prices Rise Due to Russia's Response Against Ukraine's Strike

Russia is the second-largest crude oil exporter, so any conflict involving them causes market jitters.