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Voyager to bring platforms to other Asian countries

MANILA, Philippines — PLDT Inc.’s digital innovations arm Voyager Innovations Inc. is looking to expand and bring its platforms to two to three countries in Asia, with the first expected to be launched by the second quarter of next year. “We will have two to three next year,” Voyager president and chief executive officer Orlando […]

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Thailand: Risks grow for ageing population

FAMILIES and communities will have seriously limited resources to look after ageing parents and other relatives as Thailand becomes a full-fledged ageing society over the next four years, a state think-tank agency has warned. Thailand has been moving closer towards an ageing society since 2005, as the number of citizens aged 60 or older has […]

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New strategy needed to heal “sick” Myanmar economy

A new strategy encompassing the customs and values of the Myanmar people, including members of the Tatmadaw, residents, civilians and nationals residing abroad, is necessary to treat a “sick” Myanmar economy,” said Dr. Myint, who was Chief Economic Advisor of former President U Thein Sein, during the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce […]

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Indonesia: Jakarta retailer Sarinah to go online

Jakarta’s city-owned retailer Sarinah department store is set to go online this month as part of an effort to collect Rp 500 billion (US$36.9 million) in revenue next year. The decision came after Sarinah was named the official retailer for 2018 Asian Games merchandise. Sarinah president director GNP Sugiarta Yasa expressed his optimism that the […]

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