MANILA, Philippines — The Senate was urged yesterday to pass its version of the bill imposing tariffs on rice importation so it could soon become a law that could help bring down rice prices. In making the appeal, Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte reminded senators that the bill is a priority legislative measure of […]
Read MoreFINANCIAL security in old age has never been more important, what with declining birth rates and increasing longevity. For many Malaysians and Asians who in the past used to depend on their children and grandchildren as a primary source of income post retirement, the pressure is increasing as people are living longer but having fewer […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – After months of speculation, Indonesian ride-hailing app Go-Jek has launched a portal through which drivers can pre-register to use its platform. In a statement on Monday (Oct 29), the firm said that drivers who provide their contact details will receive notifications from Go-Jek with details on how to apply to join the platform when the […]
Read MoreBangkok (AFP) – Hair pulled back tightly as she lounges on her red scooter, Ar is a rare sight among the male-dominated ranks of Bangkok’s motortaxi riders plying their trade on the Thai capital’s treacherous roads. A veteran of seven years who works in the bustling On Nut district, Ar is among the thousands of […]
Read MoreAlthough hopes remain high that the much-touted 2019 general election will be a catalyst jump-starting confidence among consumers and investors, the dream is marred by the reality that several economic tailwinds are keeping full-scale celebrations at bay. Exports are braced for impact from the US-China trade war, while Thailand’s tourism industry is still reeling from the […]
Read MoreThe Myanmar Pearl Law has been amended for the second time to allow foreign direct investments (FDI) in the sector, U Min Oo, managing director of the Myanmar Pearl Enterprise, told The Myanmar Times. According to U Min Oo, the pearl production sector is now among the extraction sectors that will be open up to foreign […]
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