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Vietmam: Coffee, fruit and vegetable industries agree on CoC to encourage sustainability

The CoC is an independent and voluntary set of standards that aim to establish appropriate standards in micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives, and farmer households. To align Vietnam’s coffee, fruit and vegetable industries with international standards on responsible business practices and sustainable growth, the sectors have agreed to abide by a unifying Code of […]

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Thailand: Rules for travellers clarified

The Department of Consular Affairs and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have clarified rules governing international arrivals when the country opens on Monday. Travellers will be categorised into three groups, according to Naruechai Ninnart, director of the Protection of Thai Nationals Abroad Division, Department of Consular Affairs. The first are fully vaccinated visitors from 46 […]

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China slowdown to impact Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy would be among those to be hurt most by the slowdown in China, the country’s largest trading partner, a global think tank said. In its latest research brief, Oxford Economics said China’s growth slowdown would dampen economic activity across Asia-Pacific in various degrees, depending on trade linkages with the […]

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‘Thailand Pass’ set for Monday

The government will launch the “Thailand Pass” system to fast-track procedures for foreign visitors when the country reopens on Monday. Meanwhile, Bangkok governor Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang said the capital is ready to welcome back travellers from overseas as “all” of the city’s residents have received their first shots of a Covid-19 vaccine and 75% […]

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Singapore: Employers in recovering sectors should restore wage cuts, roll back cost-saving measures: NWC

SINGAPORE – Employers that have recovered or are recovering from the fallout of Covid-19 should prioritise restoring workers’ wage cuts and rolling back wage-related cost-saving measures such as temporary layoffs. The National Wages Council (NWC) also said on Friday (Oct 29) that businesses which are still struggling should consider non-wage cost-saving measures as far as […]

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