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Convenience stores known as konbini have become a consumer staple in Japan. The country had more than 20,000 7-Eleven stores as of 2018.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to touch down in India today for a visit to shore up ties with the South Asian nation as it strives to become the next economic superpower.

South Korean technology firm Kakao has launched a tender offer to buy up to 35% of K-pop agency SM Entertainment and become its largest shareholder, escalating a battle with entertainment firm Hybe for control of the company

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested an absconding accused, then Director of Pearl Group, on his arrival in New Delhi, in connection with a multi-crore chit fund case. Read further on Dynamite News:

Despite significant turbulence in the semiconductor business, global sales reached an all-time high last year. The industry is poised for solid long-term growth. Therefore, investors looking to buy quality chip stocks could now consider investing in United Microelectronics (UMC) and Photronics (PLAB), which look undervalued at their current prices. Keep…

The government will likely lift its strict export controls on semiconductor materials and other items to South Korea if Seoul withdraws a complaint lodged with the World Trade Organization against Japan, government sources said.

The Board of Investment (BoI) is in talks with semiconductor manufacturers from the US and Taiwan to encourage them to expand their production facilities to Thailand, part of government efforts to grow the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

The chips industry’s long-term prospects look promising due to the exponential rise in demand. While Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) has gained significant popularity among investors, United Microelectronic (UMC), MasxLinear (MXL), and CEVA (CEVA) could be worth checking out. Keep reading.

Foreign investors were net sellers of US$1.1 billion (37 billion baht) worth of shares on the Thai stock exchange in February, the highest value among Asian bourses for the month and the biggest net sell-off on the exchange since April 2020, with several factors pressuring investments, according to analysts.

Taiwan Semiconductor’s (TSM) commitment to delivering notable growth over the past years and recent strategic advances makes it a pioneering force in the semiconductor industry. Given its robust fundamentals, investors could consider owning this chip stock for a decade. Continue reading.

The plan requires firms that want subsidies to share future profits with government and provide childcare for employees.