SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s jobless rate hit a six-year high in the fourth quarter, while total employment in 2016 grew at the weakest pace in over a decade, as labor market conditions softened amid a slowdown in economic growth. The total unemployment rate rose to 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter from 2.1 percent in […]
Read MoreAs the 2016-17 fiscal year enters its final months the Myanmar Investment Commission’s approved investment total stands at over US$6 billion – some $2.5 billion of which was approved in just the last three weeks. The MIC approved $3.5 billion between April 1 and December 31, with the latter date marking the cut period for […]
Read MoreA year after fire destroyed Mingalar market – one of Yangon’s largest – a competition to design a new building as begun. But many shopkeepers are impatient and would rather see the market rebuilt as soon as possible. More than 1600 shops went up the blaze that gutted Mingalar market in January 2016 – the […]
Read MoreUnited States President Donald Trump’s policies should boost Thai exports to the US in areas such as automobiles and parts, seafood, fruit, gems, ornaments and rubber, Commerce Minister Apiradee Tantraporn said on Friday. The US imports more automobiles and parts than it exports, the minister said. Prospects were bright for the Thai automotive industry. She expected […]
Read MoreYANGON – Two draft laws concerning foreigners are sending shockwaves through the expat community and could undermine the government’s stated priorities in attracting responsible foreign investment and promoting a human rights agenda, lawyers and business experts say. Both the draft Law Concerning Foreigners and the Foreign Worker Law are pegged as priorities for the next […]
Read MoreIndia has approved 5-year multiple entry tourist and business visas for Thai nationals with continuous stay of 90 days per visit, the Indian embassy said on Friday. The new multiple entry visa is available now. Approved applicants using the express visa service would receive it the next working day, the embassy statement said. Separate immigration […]
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