Economics

‘Travelling in coaches, eating only Chinese food’ is far less common after the pandemic. Instead, many people want nature, camping and homestays, say experts, and the sector should fully embrace that.

Singaporeans are taking advantage of the weak ringgit for more trips across the border, triggering a shortage of the currency.

The UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights said Bangladesh has millions of ‘new poor’, hovering just above poverty line and at high risk of falling below it.

More than 10 per cent of tourist spending in Japan comes from a tiny number of ultra-rich visitors, and the government wants to encourage more of them to visit – and more frequently.

Cybercrimes are not new to India but a new wave of such crimes is spreading, in which victims are promised money for liking social media content.

Malaysia sees boosting renewable energy exports, principally to Singapore, as the logical way to fund its ambitious energy transition plans.

Risks of the side hustle culture include overwork, stress and legal implications of holding a second job in addition to the full-time one, but some Gen Z say it helps keep their passion and interests alive.

Firm says multilingual AI can help bring rarely accessed services to remote areas, monitoring the likes of eye issues and falls, pollution and traffic. However, senior executive says big challenge will be ensuring AI is used ethically.

Japan’s PM Kishida will not introduce taxes or raise existing ones to address the nation’s population crisis, even as his administration prioritises providing support for families to raise children.