Samsung Considers Chip Investment in Vietnam
Samsung Electronics is considering an investment in chip testing and packaging facilities in Vietnam, according to reports. This move is representative of the company’s continued strategy to expand its global semiconductor reach. Specific investment amounts, timelines, etc, have not been made public at this time. However, the Vietnamese Ministry of
Japan Issues Warning About Market Uncertainty, Which Affects Interest Rates
Japan’s finance minister has highlighted the growing influence of cross-market volatility on interest rates, noting that financial turbulence across global markets creates greater and faster impacts on borrowing costs. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama demonstrated to parliament that current financial market activity shows how a single market movement now affects all
Japan faces rising costs for plastic and metal
Japan is likely to feel the pinch of rising prices for plastics and metals as the Iran conflict drags on, disrupting energy markets worldwide and supply chains for industrial raw materials. Supply routes for factory essentials twist tighter the longer things drag on overseas. When oil prices shift, plastic production
Samsung Q1 Operating Profit Surges on Chip Demand
The electronics division of Samsung has made a huge profit for the first quarter because of the surge in demand for memory chips that increased the price of semiconductors. The electronics division of samsung experts an operating profit of 57.2 trillion won for the quarter, which is a significant jump
Vietnam Increases Solar Energy Use During Oil Shortage
Fuel imports weigh heavily on Vietnam’s economy now that oil prices are climbing alongside global unrest. To move faster into solar power, officials plan to offer rewards to families and businesses that install solar panels on their properties. Money perks aim to spread these panels more widely through cities and
Cheapest Business You Can Start From Home in Asia
There is this idea floating around that you need a ton of capital to start a business. We’re here to tell you that isn’t the case, not even in the slightest. The cheapest business you can start from home does not require lakhs; some make do even with ₹5k to
Sharon Dhaliwal-Most Impactful Women Leaders from Asia 2026
The biggest limitation in organisations today is not capability but the underutilisation of human potential. Despite access to talent, tools, and strategy, many organisations struggle to create environments where people feel truly empowered to contribute at their highest level. The gap lies not in what organisations have, but in how
Philippines Factory Growth Slows with Rising Costs in March
A stumble in the factory hit the Philippines in March, as soaring power bills and pricier supplies dragged down output, aligning with customer needs, fresh data show. S&P Global’s recent report highlights shifts in PMI numbers, with the index dropping sharply to 51.3 after sitting at 54.6 just a month
Digital Wallets Beat Cards in Hong Kong Online Shopping
Mobile payments now lead the way in how people buy things online in Hong Kong, leaving old-style credit and debit cards behind as more people choose smartphones for purchases. This move follows a broader shift toward tap-and-go methods, spreading quickly through the city’s internet-driven spending habits. Now, topping up cards
China Moves Against Offshore Trusts to Tackle Wealthy Tax Evasion
Offshore money moves now face sharper scrutiny from Chinese regulators. Trusts once favoured by wealthy citizens are under a microscope. Information trickles in slowly, but officials want it all dividends here, capital gains there. Quiet requests arrive, asking for names, dates, and transaction trails. Numbers that stayed abroad may soon
