MALAYSIA is ageing, and the population over 65 should come to 15% of the population by 2035. Current Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings for most Malaysians are barely enough for a decent life after retirement. Meanwhile, Malaysian life expectancy has been rising. Life expectancy at birth in 2015 was 72.5 years for males and 77.4 […]
Read More[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s central bank chief said while inflation is still well below the historical average, policy makers need to be proactive if a stronger economy results in a pickup in price pressures. Inflation will climb at some point if economic growth continues to strengthen, and under those circumstances, the central bank – like others around […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Almost nine in ten (89%) Malaysian employees said they felt that they were realising their full potential in their roles, above the global average of 74%, according to the Randstad Workmonitor. The survey found that Malaysians were the most satisfied, with female and younger employees saying they felt the most fulfilled. This showed […]
Read MoreThai export value could reach an all-time high US$232.6 billion this year if the monthly value is at least $19 billion in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the International Trade Promotion Department. The previous record was set in 2012, when the value reached $229.1 billion, according to ministry statistics. Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat, […]
Read MoreA group of Japanese investors are now visiting Cambodia in search of business opportunities in manufacturing and the service sector. Ith Sam Heng, the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, met yesterday with Yoshio Kondo, the director of Procast Asia, who is leading a delegation of businessmen from the Toukaizaikai Association, an organisation that has […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Despite economic growth is on the way of recovery, it is necessary to remove barriers and create motivation for new model of economic growth. At the Forum of policies to remove barriers and creating motivation for new model of economic growth held by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) of the Ministry […]
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