MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to combat money laundering by requiring more transparency in the identity of shareholders in corporations. The SEC is putting in place a number of measures that will prevent corporations from concealing the identity of their owners. These measures will make it difficult […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Public Works said on Saturday that the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Sihanoukville is 93 percent complete. Minister of Public Works Sun Chanthol said during an inspection visit that the wastewater treatment plant will enhance the image of the coastal beach province for tourism and investment. Increasing the capacity of […]
Read MoreSingapore’s efforts to open its borders are stalling, with a plan to allow business travellers to avoid quarantine and stay in a dedicated facility near the airport still not materialising. The Connect@Singapore pilot programme for businesspeople and so-called high-economic value travellers was due to get going in January, yet the tourism board hasn’t selected operators for […]
Read MoreThe seaport and logistics industry was forecast to grow significantly on the prospect of global trade recovery in 2021 when the vaccine to prevent COVID-19 is administered worldwide. SSI Securities Company expects the revenue of the seaport and logistics industry would expand by 10 per cent this year. Despite being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – While working from home has become the new norm amid the pandemic, most employers said they were not considering adjusting pay based on an employee’s location, according to a new survey. It found that only 23 per cent of respondents said they may alter staff compensation while 11 per cent had modified salaries […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks are set to implement the acquirer-based fees for ATM transactions starting April, resulting in higher charges for cardholders who transact in the network of other banks. The local banking industry is set to implement the acquirer-based ATM fee charging (ABFC) method starting April 7, wherein the fees charged to a […]
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