Tyas Weningsih Putri left her village in Kendal, Central Java in August 2016 to try her luck for a second time as a migrant worker in Malaysia. She had been recruited to work in a birds’ nest processing factory and expected to receive 900 ringgit per month, as stated in her contract. There were 152 […]
Read MoreAfter nearly two years in power, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her government face a crucial year ahead. Apart from significant political problems — resolving the troubles in violence-torn Rakhine state and reviving the stalled peace process — the government needs to show dramatically improved performance on the economic front. With elections […]
Read MoreThe double tax avoidance agreement (DTA) between Cambodia and Singapore came into effect this month, helping clarify taxation rights on all forms of income arising from cross-border business activities, while minimising double taxation. On January 1 the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued an announcement stating that the DTA with Cambodia “comes into effect […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its upward momentum to open at a 19-month high of 3.9880/9930 against the US dollar Monday, on improved sentiment towards the local note. It was prompted by the strong trade surplus, as well as, expectations of a hike in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia this year. […]
Read MoreIntense competition from global commerce players has forced local e-marketplace operators to adapt for survival. Two local e-marketplaces that have been operating for over a decade are shifting their strategies. Weloveshopping.com is moving its focus from online to offline, and synchronising online channels with True Corporation, while Tarad.com is in discussions with a new strategic […]
Read MoreLeaders of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) countries will hold talks this week in Cambodia aiming to enhance cooperation among the six nations. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will lead a Lao delegation to the 2nd LMC Leaders’ Meeting in Phnom Penh, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release. The two-day visit to Cambodia from January […]
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