SINGAPORE, July 23 — Singapore has managed to keep unemployment rates relatively low so far through traineeship and job matching programmes, in spite of the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it may have to consider instituting some form of unemployment benefits if this approach fails and Singapore ends up with high structural unemployment over […]
Read MoreHotels still face sluggish sentiment for the upcoming four-day weekend holiday, resulting from concern over the economic situation and complicated processes involved in the “We Travel Together” tourism stimulus measure. As the economy has decelerated because the majority of businesses were affected by the virus to different degrees, many people are now careful about spending […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Without the support of residents, many of Singapore’s favourite eateries, shops and leisure activities may not survive the coming months. This appeal is the basis of a $45 million campaign to drive local spending as the Republic gradually reopens its economy amid a pandemic, recession and tourist drought. In store are packages and […]
Read MoreThe number of consumer loans has been increasing rapidly, but the legal framework to control the activities is not strong. To eliminate ‘black credit’, experts are urged to set up policies to encourage the establishment of finance companies which allow more clients to access consumer loans. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) also encourages credit […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has extended the effectivity of higher single borrower’s limit (SBL) of 30 percent and other regulatory relief measures for banks until end- March next year amid the economic fallout from the global health crisis. BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier said the BSP has approved the effectivity […]
Read MoreMyanmar’s economy is likely to suffer a blow from a sudden economic slowdown and its subsequent lower FDI, according to the report on the impact of the COVID-19 on Myanmar’s export published by Myantrade. Domestic consumption, the main driver of Myanmar economic growth, will weaken as a result of reduced household spending caused by increased […]
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