Cars, a cocktail and a celebrity: South Koreans succumb to Tesla fever
SEOUL: From an eponymous cocktail to eager buyers following the shipping routes of long-awaited cars,…
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Thailand plans more measures to boost consumption amid COVID-19 pandemic
BANGKOK: Thailand is considering introducing new economic measures to boost consumption and help businesses and…
Who’s hiring in a COVID-19 climate?
SINGAPORE: Spring, particularly the months of March and April, is usually the season for job…
Macy’s Announces Management And Other Staff Layoffs
(CBSNewYork) — Retailing giant Macy’s, headquartered in New York, announced staff reductions today that will…
‘You Have To Be In It For The Long Haul,’ Says Job Search Expert On Finding Work During Economic Crisis
(CBS Baltimore) — The current employment landscape is far from welcoming. Recent graduates finished their…
‘Expectations Of Safety’ Are Greatest Obstacles In Economy’s Road To Recovery, Prof Says
(CBSNewYork) — If anyone still believes a V-shaped economic recovery was in the offing, the…
Indonesia’s Indofood eyes $3 bn purchase of noodle-maker Pinehill
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur plans to buy instant noodle maker Pinehill for US$3.0…
Unemployment Unexpectedly Drops, But Full Recovery Not Imminent
(CBSNewYork) — Unemployment took a surprising turn in May. The official rate, as reported by…
What Restaurants Will Survive Coronavirus?
(CBSNewYork) — The coronavirus pandemic is changing the restaurant landscape across the country in real…
As Asia’s tropical storm season arrives, grounded airplanes at risk of damage
TAIPEI: Airlines, airports and insurers across Asia are bracing for the prospect of unusually high…
What Happens When You Don’t Pay Rent?
(CBSNewYork) — Rent is due once again. So are mortgage payments. As the calendar turns…
Japan talking with South Korea about export controls: Trade minister
TOKYO: Japan is engaged in dialogue with South Korea on export controls, the Japanese trade…