Astra International Sees Second Half Recovery from Mining Rebound
Astra International expects mining and heavy-equipment performance to improve as Martabe resumes production and coal quotas increase.
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Hong Kong Union Rights Ruling Raises Governance Questions for Employers
A Hong Kong court's split ruling on union participation and dismissal highlights employment-law, governance and reputational risks for employers.
Bank of Japan Signals Faster Rate Risk as Inflation Broadens
BOJ board member Kazuyuki Masu warned that broadening inflation and loose financial conditions could force Japan to increase interest rates more quickly.
Ramco Systems Marks 30 Years in Malaysia, Previews AI-Native Enterprise Platform
Ramco Systems has marked 30 years in Malaysia by previewing an AI-native enterprise platform aimed at turning business software from passive record systems into intelligent action platforms.
Oil Shock and Rising Yields Keep Global Currency Markets Defensive
Currencies traded defensively as Brent stayed above US$100, global yields rose and investors awaited US inflation data and central-bank decisions.
Samsung and SK Hynix Payouts Put Korea’s Value-Up Reforms to the Test
Samsung and SK Hynix are turning AI-era cash generation into record shareholder returns, placing South Korea’s value-up reforms under their clearest test yet.
Singapore Workplace Culture Emerges as Economic Barrier to Parenthood
Long hours, inflexible management and career penalties for caregivers are weakening Singapore's extensive policy support for marriage and parenthood.
Parkson Renews Nanchang Tenancy in RM111 Million Agreement
Parkson's China subsidiary has renewed a five-floor Nanchang retail tenancy through 2041 in an agreement valued at about RM111 million.
Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan Places Biomedicine at the Centre of Growth
Hong Kong is placing biomedicine in its first five-year plan as it seeks to connect local research and capital with Greater Bay Area healthcare scale.
Alibaba Deploys AI Digital Employees Across Rival Workplace Platforms
Alibaba’s QoderWake is taking AI digital employees into rival workplace platforms, expanding enterprise reach while raising governance and security questions.