The two city-states of Singapore and Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region in China, lead the IMD World Talent Ranking 2018 in Asia Pacific, while Malaysia has made significant improvements in developing a domestic talent pool. The IMD World Talent Ranking 2018 ranked countries based on three factors – workplace training, education, and language skills. Evaluating the […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell marginally on Thursday as concerns over high inventory levels overshadowed optimism linked to a crude oil price rally. The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 0.2 percent at 2,002 ringgit ($477.80) per tonne in the first-half session of trading. Trading volumes stood at 16,228 lots of 25 tonnes each at the midday […]
Read MoreWorkers from in-demand professions will see higher wages and benefits from companies eager to recruit desirable talent, according to a survey from UK-based recruitment consultancy firm Robert Walters. It found salaries in some industries could rise as much as 40%, particularly in niche supply chain and procurement positions. This new crop of workers must understand the […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – To move forward, working capital management needs to be a strategic priority for companies. Local consumer and retail firms should leverage working capital elements for sales, profitability, and operating cash flow growth, according to experts from services firm PwC Vietnam at an event on November 22. According to PwC, Vietnamese companies are not […]
Read MoreThe Revenue Department is in discussions with the Fiscal Policy Office on the conditions for shopping tax refund on shopping expenses during the festive season, expected to start from December 15. Revenue Department’s director general Ekniti Nitithanprapas said yesterday that Finance Ministry departments expect to finalise the draft on tax incentives for shopping early next […]
Read MoreThe government is reducing the use of fuel and gas for electricity, a policy that is stipulated in a revision of the Electricity Procurement Plan (RUPTL) from 2019 to 2028, which is being discussed by the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry and state-owned electricity company PLN. The policy is part of a wider effort to […]
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