The government is considering a US$24 million bail-out plan to help Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) cover its operational expenses, U Win Khant, Permanent Secretary of the transport ministry, said during a Myanmar tourism forum on June 1. “The situation at MNA is pretty bad and the airline could require state protection to remain solvent,” said […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Flights resumed on Wednesday after the government re-opened the country’s airspace, two and a half months since getting shut off during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and other areas. In separate advisories, local carriers announced they are mounting flights from Metro Manila to select areas in the Visayas and Mindanao where […]
Read MoreWORKERS working from home can claim deduction against employment income for charges such as electricity and telecommunication expenses not reimbursed by employers. An Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) spokesperson told The Business Times: “Tax deduction against employment income is allowable for expenses incurred wholly and exclusively in the production of employment income. “ To […]
Read MorePoipet Special Economic Zone – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc. – is aiming to become a higher value-added production hub, particularly for electronics, mechanical and automotive parts, according to its Chief Executive Officer. The zone will also utilize its close proximity to the Thai border and access to the developing […]
Read MoreDespite a rise in exports for a second straight month in April, a key trade group is maintaining its export forecast at an 8% contraction this year. The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) cited uncertainty over the end of the coronavirus crisis, the economic slowdown of key trading partners and relatively weak purchasing power because […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — JobStreet has found that several industries, including information technology, manufacturing, banking, retail and healthcare continue to show growth and are still hiring during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to its country manager Gan Bock Herm. He expects the growth will remain for some time as companies are looking at how they […]
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