MANILA, Philippines – At least 25% of jobs in Southeast Asia may be automated in the next two decades, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). ILO reported that workers in low-skilled, labor-intensive sectors, may be displaced by technology which has become increasingly accessible. “It is estimated that at least a quarter of jobs in […]
Read MoreThe government has signed off on a proposal to designate more than 9 hectares of land along Phnom Penh’s riverfront as state-private land, opening it up for private investment or long-term leasing. The 9.25-hectare stretch of riverfront from the capital’s Night Market to the Chroy Changvar bridge was reclassified from state-public land to state-private land […]
Read MoreThe auction plans for the Bongkot and Erawan gas blocks in the Gulf of Thailand have finally been determined after almost a dozen postponements in the last two years. The winning bidders for the Erawan and Bongkot gas blocks in the Gulf of Thailand are expected to sign production-sharing contracts with the government by February 2019, […]
Read MoreMyanmar and Vietnam have agreed to raise bilateral trade and have set a target of exceeding $1 billion in trading value by 2020. The pact was made during State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s two-day visit to the country on April 19-20, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Currently, Vietnam […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesia Employers Association (Apindo) Chairman Hariyadi Sukamdani demanded the government to explain in detail the Industry 4.0 during the 10th national meeting (Munas) of Apindo in Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, South Jakarta today. “In this Munas, we wanted to know the government’s preparation to face the challenges of Industry 4.0,” said Hariyadi in […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Forensic accountants from RSM Corporate Advisory have found potential breaches of various Singapore laws at Trek 2000 International and the involvement of current and former senior company officers, including current chairman and chief executive Henn Tan. Among other things, RSM raised issues involving possible round-tripping transactions, fabrication and alteration of transaction documents, as […]
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