MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy can gain around P32 billion per week once the pandemic alert in Metro Manila and the rest of the country is eased to the lowest level. During a webinar organized by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines yesterday, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Chua said Metro Manila would gain […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The unemployment in the country rate is anticipated to fall and return to the full employment level at four per cent in 2022. According to the Economic Outlook 2022, the unemployment rate is expected to decrease compared to this year which remained relatively high at 4.6 to 4.8 per cent […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Singapore’s labour market improved in the third quarter of this year, compared with the second quarter, despite the continuing heightened Covid-19 restrictions, the Manpower Ministry (MOM) said in advanced estimates released on Friday (Oct 29). The number of retrenchments fell and total employment decline also slowed – thanks to resident employment, which covers Singapore citizens […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding liabilities in September already surpassed the Duterte administration’s forecast for the entire year, continuing a pandemic-led ascent to levels that may alarm some watchers. The state’s debt burden amounted to P11.92 trillion as of end-September, 2.4% heavier than the preceding month’s level, the Bureau of the Treasury reported Friday. Since […]
Read MoreThe CoC is an independent and voluntary set of standards that aim to establish appropriate standards in micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives, and farmer households. To align Vietnam’s coffee, fruit and vegetable industries with international standards on responsible business practices and sustainable growth, the sectors have agreed to abide by a unifying Code of […]
Read MoreThe Department of Consular Affairs and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have clarified rules governing international arrivals when the country opens on Monday. Travellers will be categorised into three groups, according to Naruechai Ninnart, director of the Protection of Thai Nationals Abroad Division, Department of Consular Affairs. The first are fully vaccinated visitors from 46 […]
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