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KPop Demon Hunters leads to record exports of Korean instant noodles in 2025

South Korea’s exports of food and agriculture-related products, referred to as “K-food Plus”, hit a record annual high of US$13.62 billion in 2025. The country’s Agriculture Ministry also reported on…

Selangor says no permits issued for LGBTQ-linked retreat even as organiser cancels event ‘on safety grounds’

The two-day “Glamping with Pride” retreat organised by advocacy group Jejaka was scheduled to take place from Jan 17 to 18 in Hulu Langat.

Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce

Diana Shipping slams Genco board for rejecting takeover bid without talks

Backed by up to $1.1bn in financing, the 14.8% holder says it’s weighing options to push the deal forward      Related StoriesShore power prep to challenge portsUS tanker seizures rely on…

Chinese short-video giant Kuaishou taps global debt market with US dollar, yuan bonds

Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology is pitching its debut offshore bond sale to professional investors, joining a wave of domestic tech companies raising funds in the global debt market. The…

Man fined US$2,200 in Malaysia for masking Singapore number plate to buy subsidised fuel

The man who was caught on video pumping subsidised RON95 fuel into his Singapore-registered car in Johor was on Wednesday fined 9,000 ringgit (US$2,217) for obstructing the registration number of…

Austrian Post Wins Major Federal Contract for International Mail

Österreichische Post AG has successfully won two out of three lots in the tender for a framework agreement of the Federal Procurement GmbH for the international letter dispatch of the…

Chinese risk study finds space solar power stations could accidentally zap satellites

As China pushes to take the global lead in building space-based solar power stations, a new study warns that powerful lasers beaming energy back to Earth could pose serious risks…

China entrepreneur promises football team players a car each, retracts offer after landmark win

An entrepreneur in China has come under fire for promising to gift a car to every member of a city’s football team if they won an important competition, then reneging…

Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament for snap election

Singapore port throughput and fuel sales post new highs in 2025

The MPA also opened applications for LNG bunkering licences and plans to implement new LNG bunkering standards next quarter      Related StoriesShore power prep to challenge portsUS tanker seizures rely on…

Japan and South Korea leaders got jamming to K-pop beats, social media buzzes with jokes and praises

Drawing a parallel with bilateral ties, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on X that South Korea and Japan had learned to respect each other's differences and adjust to…

DHL eCommerce research: 79% of surveyed customers abandon purchases due to poor return options

With the end of the main shopping season in the Christmas business, the global logistics industry has heralded the "returns season".

Supply Chains Take a New Approach to Workplace Safety in 2026

The growing number of serious injury fatalities at U.S. companies is a persistent threat to operational stability, worker well-being and business performance. 

Watch: AI Isn't a 'One-and-Done' Initiative

Successfully deploying artificial intelligence in supply chain planning is an ongoing process, according to Nicholas Wegman, senior director and AI scientist with Zebra Technologies.

Retailers Warned of the Counter-Intuitive Spending Habits of Gloomy Young People

Retailers could get whiplash trying to keep up with youthful consumer spending habits, but they better get good at it as the upcoming generations emerge as mature consumers.

Logistics Sector Growth Slows as 'K-Shaped' Economy Emerges

Florida Atlantic University's Logistics Managers' Index came in at a 54.2 score for the month of December, falling to its lowest level in 13 months.

Two Oil Tankers Attacked Near Key CPC Terminal in Black Sea

The attacks risk further disrupting loadings at CPC, where planned shipments have already plunged due to bad winter weather and mooring damage from a recent drone strike. 

Thailand crane collapses onto train, killing 32

The crane, which was working on a high-speed rail project, had collapsed and hit the passenger train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire.

TSMC turns Arizona gamble into goldmine as suppliers ride 10-year wave

After five years of struggling with double construction timelines and billion-dollar regulatory hurdles, TSMC has quietly transformed its Arizona operations into a profit engine, and suppliers are reaping the benefits.…