Dec 8 (Reuters) – The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0203 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 113.460 113.57 +0.10 Sing dlr 1.365 1.3653 +0.02 Taiwan dlr 27.735 27.771 +0.13 Korean won 1176.300 1179.5 […]
Read MoreSouth Korea and ASEAN have agreed to cut red tape in customs checks to boost trade, until they see the coronavirus pandemic subside, the Korean finance ministry said on December 6. Copies of a product’s certificate of origin will now be accepted for tariff cuts guaranteed under their free trade agreement that took effect in […]
Read MoreTHE STAR – Globally, as economies re-open after lockdowns, reports of employers unable to find the workers they require have become ubiquitous across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and parts of the European Union, notes Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY Malaysia) partner – people advisory services Low Choy Huat. Low told […]
Read MoreAscend Money, a digital payment and financial service unicorn of Charoen Pokphand Group’s online business arm Ascend Group, has set its sights on becoming a top three player in the segment within Asean and is looking to expand its foothold in South Asia. Ascend Money, which is known for its flagship service TrueMoney Wallet, raised […]
Read MoreWith the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership set to take effect next year, more opportunities are around the corner for Vietnam to attract more investment and expand its trade with foreign partners. All ASEAN member states and China last week said that they will assign authorised agencies in their countries to work out action plans to […]
Read MorePhnom Penh’s cost of living tumbled relative to other global cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual survey. The Cambodian capital fell 21 places to 92 in the 173-strong list. It scored 66 points with New York as the base city with 100 points. Parts of Asia still proved pricey with Singapore’s cost of living […]
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