By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter LOCAL BUSINESSES’ slightly positive outlook in January hints at “cautious optimism,” indicating that economic recovery may be on track but still weak, analysts said. SM …
Philippines, the call‑center capital: Taking a deluge of calls for under $2 an hour
The Asian country is a global leader in customer services, with Western corporations employing young people at salaries well below the cost of living …
Japan hosts NC governor, business leaders to talk future investments in the state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Last week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast US and Japan Annual Joint Meeting — an opportunity to recruit Japanese investment at a time of …
AI Is Everywhere — All the Time — at Hong Kong’s Filmart
As Hollywood remains locked in labor and legal battles over generative AI, Filmart is showcasing Asia’s increasingly full-throated embrace of the technology as both a foregone conclusion and the …
AI Is Everywhere — All the Time — at Hong Kong’s Filmart
As Hollywood remains locked in labor and legal battles over generative AI, Filmart is showcasing Asia’s increasingly full-throated embrace of the technology as both a foregone conclusion and the …
Yahoo Hong Kong to begin ‘phased wind-down’ of news business in April
Yahoo Hong Kong is winding down its news operation in line with its “strategic evaluation and long-term business planning.” Above The Line, a PR company representing Yahoo Hong Kong, told HKFP on …
Open World Launches Saudi Arabia’s First RWA Tokenization Center of Excellence to Advance Vision 2030 Digital Economy Goals
AL KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Open World Ltd. (“Open World”), a blockchain infrastructure company with experience supporting large-scale digital asset initiatives, today announced the …
Laos slashes EV fees, hikes petrol car charges to curb fuel use
Emergency measures include 30 per cent fee cut for EVs, fleet targets for transport firms and remote work for civil servants.
Israeli Startups Quietly Keep 20,000 California Paychecks Flowing
A report finds Israeli‑founded companies support roughly 22,650 jobs in California and add billions to the economy.
Iraq “To Restore Kirkuk-Turkey Pipeline”
By Charles Kennedy for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq To Restore Kirkuk-Turkey Pipeline as Iran W …