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FPI pushes for revision of Philippine trade policies

MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) is urging the government to recalibrate trade policies to help local industries and protect consumers from the entry of lower priced and substandard imports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, FPI said now is the time to review the country’s trade policies to shield both […]

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Singapore tells firms to hire more locals

SINGAPORE: Singapore will support companies that hire new local workers in the next six months under a programme that’s aimed at boosting the domestic workforce during the pandemic. The government plans to disburse S$1bil (US$733mil) to encourage companies to “bring forward their hiring plans,” the manpower ministry said in a statement. The jobs must pay […]

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Vietnam market big enough to match international investors’ ambitions: PM

The Hanoitimes – In addition to the ratification of new laws, Vietnam’s participation in high-standard FTAs ensures the country’s status among attractive investment destinations, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said. Vietnam’s market is big enough to match ambitious investment plans of global companies, especially those from Japan, to diversify their supply chains, Prime Minister Nguyen […]

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