MANILA, Philippines — Even as the rise in the prices of consumer goods was tempered last month, inflationary pressures remain due to the normalization of oil prices and still elevated meat prices, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). In an economic bulletin over the weekend, Finance Undersecretary and chief economist Gil Beltran said base […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: A survey by LinkedIn has identified 15 top companies in Malaysia which have continued to hire new employees despite the ongoing pandemic that has severely affected business activities. According to GKK Consultants Sdn Bhd, the poll by the social networking website for business professionals revealed that more than 45,000 jobs are currently waiting […]
Read MoreThe latest Covid-19 outbreak decreases the likelihood of the planned reopening taking place during the peak season, as slow vaccination might derail the ability to open up more broadly, says STR, a hospitality market analyst. Jesper Palmqvist, area director of Asia-Pacific for STR, said the global situation is still volatile because of setbacks from new […]
Read MoreMinister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Sam Heng released a notification pertaining to the payment of wages and reopening requirements for factories located in Yellow Zones in Phnom Penh and Takmao city, Kandal province. In a letter, Sam Heng said factories must not require workers to be vaccinated to return to work. If cases […]
Read MoreThe provincial authorities will focus on administrative reform and perfecting legal framework to ensure a transparent and fair business environment. Tra Vinh, a coastal province in the Southeast of the Mekong Delta, is calling for further investment in a range of projects worth a total of over US$1 billion in the fields of industrial sector, […]
Read MoreTHE Singapore Business Federation (SBF) on Monday said the Republic cannot afford to close its borders completely to foreign workers. The apex business chamber also said it welcomes the increase in foreign worker levy rebates for the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors announced on Saturday. On the closing of borders, SBF chief executive Lam […]
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