HIGH POTENTIAL of Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region could be unlocked only if the government attempts to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the neighbouring Kanchanaburi Province, according to Ye Htut Naing, president of Tanintharyi Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). “Myanmar and Thai businesses have planned to implement the ‘sister cities’ initiative between Dawei and Kanchanaburi. Now […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Foreign capital inflows to Vietnam’s stock market reached a 10-year high in 2017, making it the third fastest-growing market globally, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC). At a meeting to entrust tasks for 2018 held in Hanoi on January 22, Tran Van Dung, SSC Chairman, said foreign inflows helped Vietnam’s stock market […]
Read MoreA NEW roadmap to help boost the professional services sector is aiming to generate 5,500 new jobs for professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) every year from 2015 till 2020. The sector’s Industry Transformation Map (ITM) also aims to equip workers with skills in high-growth areas such as data science, analytics and artificial intelligence. The […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: National success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution hinges on key factors such as Malaysians upgrading their skills, raising their English proficiency and embracing the digital economy. “We are, and we have been, focused on the future,” the Prime Minister said in his keynote address at Invest Malaysia 2018. “And we know that depends […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting proposals for petroleum exploration and development contracts to fully harness the country’s indigenous resources. DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi has signed a a circular governing the selection process in the awarding of petroleum service contracts (PSCs) and the creation of the review and evaluation committee […]
Read MoreLabour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo put off tabling the proposed new minimum wage agreement at the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, while seeking to allay concern over the delay with the explanation some matters still needed to be sorted out. Pol Gen Adul said procedural red tape was the only reason for delaying cabinet approval for another […]
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