South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes
World 13:46 02/07/2026Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labour costs in a business model that relies on the widespread honesty of users.
Self-service launched at 11 Petrolimex gas stations in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 20:30 15/01/2019Eleven gas stations in the city have applied the self-service model