KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Malaysia is fast losing its appeal as a destination for migrant workers, economists cautioned, even as key sectors in the country were already struggling with manpower shortages due to regulatory obstacles to foreign recruitment. They warned that refusal or inability to swiftly address the issue would leave Malaysia vulnerable to […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Consumers may pay higher electricity rates as power units of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) seek a temporary adjustment in their power supply agreements (PSAs) to recover fuel costs amid the unprecedented spike in fuel prices. South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC), San Miguel Energy Corp. (SMEC) and Meralco […]
Read MoreAverage monthly household expenses rose to 18,088 baht in June – two times higher than the minimum wage, according to a survey by the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). The TPSO said rising living costs driven by the energy crisis caused headline inflation in June to rise to 7.66 per cent from […]
Read MoreCambodia’s exports of yellow bananas surged to $168 million in 2021, compared with exports of $112 million in 2020 and $49 million in 2019. According to World Bank’s Cambodia Economic Update June 2022, several fresh fruit products, especially mango and yellow banana, have shown export growth last year. It said yellow banana is now one […]
Read MoreConsecutive petroleum price hikes so far this year have further burdened travel firms in Vietnam which are trying to gradually recover after the Covid-19 pandemic. Consecutive petroleum price hikes so far this year have further burdened travel firms in Vietnam which are trying to gradually recover after the Covid-19 pandemic. Vu Van Tuyen, director of […]
Read MoreBesides boosting trade growth, a more integrated regional supply chain under the RCEP agreement has also benefitted Asean countries Xinhua – During Thailand’s durian season every year, orders from China for the thorny “king of fruits” always surge, driving up shipments from the world’s top fresh durian exporter. This year, after the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership […]
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