MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) is recruiting individuals to help in crafting a bounce-back plan for the domestic economy once the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is under control. In a statement, Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Lambino said the DOF’s Strategy, Economics and Results Group (SERG) is currently building a team which […]
Read MoreCar sales have dropped to a 5-year low and may continue to slide if the pandemic persists. The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported that its member companies sold 19,154 cars in March, an increase of 10 percent over the month before, but a decrease of 40 percent compared with the same period last year. […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is optimistic that its food assistance can be delivered more efficiently in the event of a new area is placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in the future. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said this was based on the […]
Read MoreSuvarnabhumi airport is set to resume its services on Friday when airlines restart flights following a month-long suspension over Covid-19 fears, airport general manager Suthirawat Suwanawat said. Wg Cdr Suthirawat said the number of foreign travellers had fallen considerably since the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand banned all international flights from landing in Thailand at […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The number of potential job losses in the global travel and tourism sector due to the coronavirus disease or COVID-19 pandemic has increased by 30 percent, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said. Data from the WTTC show that job losses in the global industry could reach up to 100.8 million […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Real estate industry experts feel that Covid-19 and the movement control order (MCO) offer a great opportunity for affordable Malaysians to purchase residential properties. This is because developers are offering more attractive packages, including additional discounts, rebates and furnishing to attract buyers, Hartamas Real Estate Group founder and group managing […]
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