The Duterte government’s “Build Build Build” initiative has been given a boost via the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) approval of a $300-million loan and another $500,000 in technical assistance for capital market development. “The package is part of ADB’s comprehensive effort to help the government finance, implement, and manage sophisticated public works projects and strengthen […]
Read MoreWillis Towers Watson, a global advisory firm, has forecast salaries in Thailand to rise by 5-6% annually in the short term, saying the country’s economy and inflation are stable. However, there are no major positive factors to support sharp pay increases at the moment. The survey projects overall salaries in Thailand to increase by 5.5% […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – At least 445 flights have been canceled due to the eruption of Mount Agungin Bali, thereby affecting the travel plans of some 89,000 passengers, an official stated on Monday. Director of Air Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation Maria Kristi Endah Murni noted during a press conference here on Monday that the increase in volcanic activity […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, by the end of November 2017, export value of agricultural products reached 33.14 billion USD, up 13.8% compared to the same period in 2016. Contributing to this record number is due to some main agricultural products such as fisheries, vegetables, rice or rubbers. In […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – As expected before, flights in and out Lombok Airport was canceled yesterday. Air Transport Directorate-General issued a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) to close the airport operations due to Mount Agung volcanic ash in Bali from 7:50 pm yesterday until 6 am this morning. Lombok International Airport (LIA) was closed following a coordinated meeting with airport authorities, […]
Read MoreWomen in Myanmar have taken a more significant role in the economy, although much more can be done to narrow the gender gap. Myanmar ranks 83 among 144 nations in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2017, which is higher than major Asian economies including China and South Korea as well as its neighbours […]
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