SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – Zwipe, a biometric fintech pioneer, conducted a comprehensive consumer investigation in Singapore during Q4 2021 to study 150+ consumers’ payment preferences and feedback on biometric payment cards. Consumers’ feedback on biometric payment cards was extremely positive, indicating a strong demand for biometric payment cards. Below are some interesting facts […]
Read MoreThe World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealed that global annual demand has reached 4,021 tonnes for the full year in 2021. Last year’s demand for jewellery in Vietnam was 12 tonnes, 11 per cent higher than the 2020 figure of 11 tonnes. But the fourth quarter saw a 12 per cent on-year […]
Read MoreThe paltry wages paid to many workers in Laos is the main reason why numerous skilled workers continue to seek jobs in neighbouring countries, according to Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Mr Phongxaysack Intharat. Many factories and companies in Laos have vacancies but few people are interested in working for such low pay, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines would have to ramp up its innovation strategies to ensure sustained upgrade of its goal toward a higha-income country status. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Chua, as chair of the first National Innovation Council (NIC) meeting, emphasized the need to promote innovative solutions and raise the country’s overall productivity. Chua said […]
Read MoreCross-border trade in 2021 between Thailand and Cambodia expanded by 16.63 percent to 144.9 billion bhat last year, am amazing achievement despite the borders being closed significantly last year. Overall, Thailand’s cross border trade grew 30 per cent compared to the previous year, the Commerce Ministry reported last week, while setting a target of 5-7 […]
Read MoreThailand’s unemployment rate eased in the fourth quarter of last year, and bachelor’s degree holders still maintain the highest unemployment rate, according to the latest survey by the National Statistical Office. Piyanuch Wuttisorn, director-general of the National Statistical Office, reported on Monday 630,000 workers were left unemployed in the fourth quarter of last year, representing 1.6% […]
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