Naver and Kakao Launch AI Shopping Agents in Conversational Commerce Push
South Korea's two dominant internet platforms are preparing to transform how users shop online. Naver and Kakao both announced concrete timelines for AI shopping...
GDP Target Is ‘Reasonable’ in Critical Transition Phase
China’s GDP target remains “reasonable” as the country enters a key transition phase, according to Betty Wang, head of Northeast Asia Research at Oxford Economics....
Japan Insurance Market Drives Prudential Strategy
Prudential is strengthening its focus on the Japan insurance market as part of a broader regional strategy. The company outlined new growth measures this...
Nation Intensifies Measures to Stimulate Consumer Spending
China is launching a nationwide campaign to boost consumer spending during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday, which begins Sunday. Officials expect the move to...
Taiwan Per Capita Income Outlook
Taiwan’s government expects Taiwan per capita income to rise further in 2026, reflecting strong economic expansion and export momentum. Premier Cho Jung-tai said recent...
