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Growing Myanmar’s gig economy

Across Asia, contract and freelance positions in firms from start-ups to large conglomerates are becoming more commonplace. While still novel in Myanmar, the so-called “gig” economy is expanding as companies turn more cautious when hiring. Meanwhile, workers are opting for the freedom to maintain a better work-life balance or opportunity to earn from diversified sources […]

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Thailand: Consumer prices inch higher, led by produce

Overall consumer prices edged up in July, driven by fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh food, pork, milled rice and milled glutinous rice. The Commerce Ministry reported yesterday the consumer price index (CPI), which gauges headline inflation, rose by 0.98% last month from July 2018, following a 0.87% year-on-year rise in June, 1.15% in May, 1.23% […]

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Grab eyes Vietnam’s startups investments

The Hanoitimes – In addition to Indonesia and Malaysia, Grab will look more at Vietnam because it sees “increased deal flow on potential opportunities there,” said Grab Ventures’ executive. Ride-hailing operator Grab is expected to invest heavily in regional startups, including those from Vietnam, as the SoftBank Group-backed unicorn strives to expand the reach of its […]

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