Taiwan’s ageing workforce and low birth rate push seniors back into employment
In less than two decades, more than 6 million Taiwanese will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 – a shift that is sounding alarm bells for businesses and officials.
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Singapore leaders send condolences over Philippine typhoons
Singapore stands ready to assist in relief efforts following Typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, which have caused widespread devastation in the Philippines.
Thai police back new Malaysian border wall plan
Police in Narathiwat have expressed support for Malaysia’s plan to build a border wall along the shared frontier to curb crimes and other illicit activities.
Thai immigration steps up visa run scrutiny
The Immigration Bureau has intensified visa screening to deal with foreign criminals as part of a nationwide campaign against cybercrime, said the bureau’s spokesman, Pol Maj Cheongron Rimpadee.
‘Giant-killing’ underdogs beat the odds and unite a nation
A seven-player student football team from the provinces broke the internet and made it to the final of the 7HD Champion Cup 2025 on Nov 8 at the Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, drawing crowds of supporters cheering for the boys and their coach, who have captured Thais’ hearts in recent weeks.
Beyond the corporate realm
The air around Nuttaphong Kunakornwong hums with political speculation. As chief executive of SC Asset Corporation Plc and the eldest son-in-law of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, his name has been linked to the Pheu Thai Party’s next prime ministerial candidacy.
BAM, banks to form 2 new bad debt ventures
Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Plc (BAM) expects to establish two new joint venture asset management companies (JV-AMCs), aligning with the government’s new debt resolution programme.
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Cambodia trying to ‘frame’ Thailand, says defence minister
Cambodian soldiers fired at Thai soldiers in Sa Kaeo province on Wednesday to provoke a fight and frame Thailand for attacking it, according to Thailand’s defence minister.
Where healthcare meets hospitality: Can Bali become Asia’s next medical tourism hotspot?
The Sanur Health Special Economic Zone is expected to create 12,000 jobs over the next three years.