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Japan Considers Five Day Compulsory Paid Holidays

Japan is considering making it compulsory for workers to take at least five days’ paid holiday a year, in a bid to lessen the toll on mental and physical health in a country famed for its long hours.

Netflix Heads for Japan’s Living Rooms This Year

In a bid to make it big on the world stage, Netflix is looking to accelerate expansion from the current 50 markets the streaming service is available in, up to 200 in the next two years. This is in order to remain competitive in the growing market for internet television. 

Philippines Presents Opportunity for Singapore Companies

With the Philippines going through an economic resurgence driven by domestic demand and economic reforms, there will be opportunities for Singapore companies as demand for consumer goods and infrastructure development in the Philippines rises, said Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang. 

Arcadis : Singapore the Greenest City in Asia Pacific

Singapore ranks tenth on the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index from Arcadis, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.

Hong Kong : Asia-Pacific’s Most Sustainable Business Environment

Hong Kong ranks eighth on the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index from Arcadis, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.

Shanghai is Most Sustainable City in Mainland China

Shanghai ranks eighth in Asia Pacific on the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index from Arcadis, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm. 

China’s Chocolate Market to Grow to US$4.3 Billion by 2019

Chocolate sales in China should grow to $4.3 billion by 2019, up nearly 60 percent from $2.7 billion in 2014. This huge growth is being driven by demand from the growing urban population, a senior Hershey officer has said. 

Lenovo in Profit after Boost of Smartphone Sales

Lenovo’s Q3 net income declined 4.6 percent to US$253 million, but the company came in better than expected after its Motorola acquisition.

Singapore Public Sector to Overhaul Telecoms Infrastructure

The significant new telecoms infrastructure project in SIngapore will provide integration and connectivity for thousands of sensors being rolled out to capture and collect data.

Singapore Transport and Storage Sector a Top Performer

The transport and storage sector emerged as Singapore’s top performing industry over the past year, according to a study of the country’s top 1,000 companies.