Swedish fashion conglomerate, H&M, has recently undertaken a restructuring exercise which has led to job cuts in Singapore. This move comes as the retailer transfers its Southeast Asian hub from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The restructuring…
The total fertility rate (TFR) of Singapore residents hit a new low of 0.87 in 2025, according to preliminary statistics. This downward trend, coupled with a rapidly aging population, is causing concern about how it will impact Singapore’s societal and…
Cattle farmers in New Zealand have been given a much-needed boost as the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) announced a rise in pricing in its most recent index. On the 6th of January, the GDT conducted its latest auction, which resulted in dairy prices experiencing a…
Durian orchards in Dak Lak Province are suffering significant losses as export activities have halted and demand has plummeted due to delays in chemical residue testing. Doan Thi Thuy, an orchard owner in Krong Pak District, has experienced the harsh…
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