The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for stocks in the next three months rose by 1.6% from the previous month and remains in the bullish zone as investors expect the Covid-19 vaccination programme to ease the pandemic situation. The upcoming nationwide vaccination drive is the main factor amping up investor sentiment, followed by anticipation of local […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE, June 8 — In a leap in efforts to improve the wages of cleaners in future, some 40,000 Singaporeans and permanent residents employed in outsourced cleaning jobs will receive a basic monthly income of at least S$2,420 (RM7,536.76) from July 2028, almost double what they are getting now. Those working as outdoor cleaners, healthcare […]
Read MoreThailand is calling on Vietnam to ease trade obstacles on sugar products and facilitate drug registration as well as land transportation at border checkpoints. Speaking after a discussion on Monday with Phan Chi Thanh, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Thailand, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said his ministry asked Vietnam through the ambassador to help relax trade protective measures […]
Read MoreSingaporean property and real estate developer Hong Lai Huat Group’s wholly owned subsidiary HLH Agri International is to sell its entire interest in the Gallop Kranji Farm Resort in Singapore in order to fully concentrate its business activities in Cambodia. That’s according to a regulatory filing released by the group on Sunday. HLH Agri R&D, […]
Read MoreFinance ministers from the Group of Seven (G-7) rich nations reached a landmark accord last Saturday (June 5) backing the creation of a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15 per cent, an agreement that could then form the basis of a worldwide deal. Major economies are aiming to discourage multinationals from shifting profits – […]
Read MoreTMB-Thanachart Bank (ttb) has introduced new financial products for high net worth customers as part of its strategy to retain this segment after a complete rebranding of the merged bank last month. The bank on Monday launched two new credit cards, ttb reserve visa signature and ttb reserve visa infinite, to high net worth customers, […]
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