Authorities have said that after 11 consecutive days without a new case of Covid-19 in Laos, some lockdown restrictions could potentially be eased. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith spoke at the monthly cabinet meeting, urging authorities to continue strict enforcement of measures to prevent and control the spread of the coronavirus. He praised efforts by the […]
Read MoreBrunei Darussalam has taken the third place in Southeast Asia, seventh in the Asia-Pacific and 38th place globally in the recent Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020. The Sultanate scored 52.17 per cent for overall talent competitiveness scoring reaching 25th place globally in Vocational and Technical Skills pillar with a score of 62.04 per cent; […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Local and foreign business groups are calling on the government to suspend demurrage or detention fees and other penalties for cargo stuck at ports, extend the free storage period, and implement other measures to improve transport efficiency and reduce logistics costs of businesses whose operations have been affected by the enhanced community […]
Read MoreEthanol, alcohol and sanitiser makers expect hand sanitiser products will be a part of daily life going forward as the public has been educated about disease prevention and hygiene. Alcohol-based hand sanitiser has become essential in the fight to slow down the Covid-19 outbreak. In a short time, such sanitiser should be available nationwide after […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has reported that 77 new factories opened in Cambodia in the first three months of 2020, employing a total of 27,909 workers. Of the 77 production centres, some 74 registered with MISTI, one registered with the municipality of Phnom Penh and two factories restarted production lines […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) will collaborate with several online shopping apps in a campaign to enhance public awareness and understanding to fight Covid-19. Deputy Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin said the ministry is now working closely with e-hailing company, Grab, and would expand the initiative to several other companies, […]
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