SEOUL: A South Korean music executive credited with creating popular K-pop group NewJeans denied allegations that she was trying to break her label away from HYBE, home to global sensation BTS, sending the K-pop giant’s shares tumbling on Friday. The internal dispute at HYBE, South Korea’s biggest music firm, has…
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MANY WANT JOBS AT BIG FIRMS Many South Korean youths like Ms Han aspire to join large companies where they can earn more. The wage gap between small and large companies has been at almost double for several years. This has led to a chronic labour shortage at small- and medium-sized firms, which account for 80.9 per cent of employment, reported The Korea Herald last year. Experts said there is a need to help young…
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and…
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Come Dec 1, all companies in Singapore must have a formal process in place when their staff ask for flexible work arrangements. This has become a major talking point centred around balancing business realities and employee needs. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert cut through the weeds with Gan Siow Huang,…
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TIKTOK IS NOT IRREPLACEABLE Another question I asked my students: Is TikTok unique, or could another service replace it? Few felt it was irreplaceable. Students said their loyalties are to creators, not the platform. Some already follow their favourite influencers on multiple platforms, typically TikTok and Instagram Reels. US creators…
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With the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…
