TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) chairman Suhariyanto said that foreign tourist arrivals in May 2017 hit 1.16 million. The figure was an increase compared to April 2017 or 26.66 percent compared to May 2016. “It’s an encouraging trend because the number of foreign tourists rises consistently month-over-month,” Suhariyanto told a press conference in BPS […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE -Never mind numeracy skills. To work in a bank these days, a jobseeker is better off being a designer, digital data analyst or tech developers. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said in its annual report last week noted a net increase of 2,800 financial sector jobs last year, despite the slowdown in financial […]
Read MoreBANGKOK (AP) – Fearful that Thailand’s new labor rules will get them into trouble, tens of thousands of migrant workers are returning to neighbouring Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, causing hardship to themselves and their Thai employers. Labour regulations that took effect June 23 could give foreign workers without proper permits up to five years in […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – On top of the list is Vinamilk – the diary giant brand of Vietnam Forbes Vietnam has released a list of the 40 most valuable brands in Vietnam, estimating their total value at $5.4 billion, a rise of 20 percent against last year. Dairy giant Vinamilk retained top spot this year with a […]
Read MoreCYBERJAYA: Malaysia’s economy can grow 5% or more this year, based on the country’s first-half performance, said Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah. “The country’s economy is performing well, and I personally think we can achieve 5% or more in GDP growth, backed by the strengthening economic environment, the increase in exports […]
Read MoreCambodia and Myanmar are discussing a plan to attract tourists to ancient temples in both nations. The plan will encourage people to visit Cambodia’s Siem Reap province and Myanmar’s Bagan province, where each country’s most famous temples are. The campaign will be branded “two countries one destination”. In Thoeun, deputy director-general at the Tourism Ministry, […]
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