Salaries in Thailand are projected to grow 5% this year across industries, according to results from a survey by the global consultancy Mercer. The automotive sector was projected to have the highest salary increases at 5.5%. Ake Ayawongs, chief executive and partner of Mercer Thailand, said the future of work in the digital era poses […]
Read MoreSingaporeans are ingesting way too much salt and sugar for their own good, a nation-wide survey has found. The Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) National Nutrition Survey 2018 found that the average Singaporean consumed about 9g of salt daily, 4g more than the recommended amount. The scary part? This applies to 90 per cent of people […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – High-growth firms in emerging economies, including Vietnam, account for more than 50% of all new jobs and sales despite making up less than 20% of all firms in manufacturing and services. Vietnam’s policy makers should encourage the establishment of more highly-performing firms, which are the engine of jobs and output growth, to boost […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno yesterday assuaged fears that the country may fall into a “debt trap” as he assured the public that the government is “very careful” in dealing with China’s loan offers. The budget chief made the statement following US Vice President Mike Pence’s warning against China’s “debt diplomacy” during his speech at […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Fitch Solutions Macro Research has cut its growth forecast for Malaysia for 2018 and 2019, following a weaker-than-expected performance in the third quarter of the year. The unit of rating agency Fitch Group now expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 to grow at 4.6%, compared with its previous forecast of 5.1%. […]
Read MoreThe Council of Ministers on Monday approved the draft national policy on ecotourism. It will be sent to the national assembly this week before it is turned into law, said Council of Ministers spokesman Phay Siphan. Siphan said while Cambodia’s ecotourism sector is showing higher potential to attract tourists, the policy would help to protect […]
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