Singapore’s employment excluding migrant domestic workers grew by a record-high 227,800 in 2022, bringing total employment to 2.9% above its pre-pandemic 2019 level, the Ministry of Manpower said Wednesday. Resident employment continued its steady growth last year, increasing by 26,300, according to data from the ministry. This increase was mostly in outward-oriented sectors, such as […]
Read MoreAccording to contractors and investors in Hà Nội, while the price of cement has stabilised, other essential building materials such as steel and construction sand continue to increase in price. HÀ NỘI — Despite expectations that the demand for iron and steel will rise due to the government’s efforts to reduce supply by disbursing public investment, removing […]
Read MoreSHARE prices of Philippine banks may have fallen but the domestic financial sector as a whole is expected to be minimally affected by the fallout from a US banking crisis, an industry group said on Tuesday. “The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) assures the Filipino public that recent developments in the US financial system […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Personal spending in Malaysia is expected to moderate this year amid the rising cost of living. Pressure on private consumption is also seen coming from higher interest rates and the waning impact of the special Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal scheme. Given the challenges, TA Research has projected a slower growth of 7.2% […]
Read MoreGlobal demand for Vietnamese products has been dwindling, with the country’s major exports, such as furniture, footwear, and seafood, receiving far fewer orders than last year. HÀ NỘI — Industry insiders and policymakers have cautioned that Việt Nam is facing an uphill battle to achieve its goal of 6 per cent export growth this year. Global […]
Read MoreThailand’s inflation will likely slow down this year and there is no need for the central bank to raise interest rates aggressively like other countries, Bank of Thailand (BoT) deputy governor Mathee Supapongse said on Wednesday. Policy normalisation will be gradual and will not affect the economy, which is improving this year and will be even […]
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