Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo put off tabling the proposed new minimum wage agreement at the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, while seeking to allay concern over the delay with the explanation some matters still needed to be sorted out. Pol Gen Adul said procedural red tape was the only reason for delaying cabinet approval for another […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Industrial chemicals distributor Samchem Holdings Bhd is exploring the possibility of listing its Vietnam unit Samchem Sphere JSC (Samchem Sphere) on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange to capitalise on the country’s fast-growing economy. “The proposed listing will enable Samchem to capitalise on the fast-growing Vietnamese economy and the potential growth of the industrial chemical […]
Read MoreState-owned gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) will hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting on Thursday as an initial step toward the establishment of an oil and gas holding firm, together with state-owned energy firm Pertamina. One issue that will be discussed during the shareholder meeting is a handover of 57 percent of PGN shares […]
Read MoreGold and gold jewelry and accessories have been legally cleared for import and export, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Monday. Traders will now be able to sell gold, which is mined as a natural resource in Myanmar, to buyers overseas. The move is the first step in a government effort to establish a legal […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vietnam is dramatically accelerating sales of stakes in state-owned enterprises (SOEs), announcing this year’s plan to sell 6.5 times more shares than it offered last year. The plan is aimed to boost revenue and ease a strained budget, while seeking to exceed its economic growth target this year, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh […]
Read MoreComplaints about Uber in Yangon are mounting even as officials of the company insist that it continues to improve its ride-hailing service for both drivers and passengers. US-based Uber first began operating in Yangon last May, joining local taxi operators Oway Ride and Hello Cabs. Months later, Singapore-based Grab, also launched its ride-hailing service in […]
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