Asia-Pacific markets reversed gains and fell on the first day of the new quarter as investors digested factory activity data from a private survey in China.
Singapore's labor shortage problems are easing as unemployment continues to fall close to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minister of Manpower Tan See Leng.
Southeast Asia is attracting visitors again, but rising costs, hiring troubles and the absence of Chinese tourists may dampen a robust travel recovery.
Vast container ships and chunky freight planes — essential in today's global economy — can now be brought to halt by a new generation of code warriors.
There has been a push from China for greater control over areas Beijing sees as influencing society including video games, livestreaming and celebrity culture.
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