KUALA LUMPUR: The roles of all parties, including consumer associations and traders, as well as Keluarga Malaysia, are important in the effort to fighting inflation, in addition to the measures and initiatives that have been implemented by the government, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the government […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA will allow limited exports of chicken from October, said Annuar Musa, chairman of the nation’s task force on inflation. Only certain breeders rearing chickens meant for export will be allowed to ship the poultry after getting approval from the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry, according to a video of the briefing posted on his […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 36.33 to the US dollar on Tuesday, strengthening from Monday’s close of 36.41. The currency is expected to move between 36.25 and 36.45 during the day, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool predicted. He said the Thai currency is swinging in a wide range and may weaken if the dollar strengthens. […]
Read MoreVietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in August increased slightly by 0.005% from the previous month, 3.6% against December 2021, and 2.89% year-on-year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on August 29. In the January-August period, the index went up 2.58% compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the country’s core inflation rose by 1.64%. […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – A new work pass – the Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass – will be introduced from Jan 1 next year, to attract top talent across all sectors. Applicants will need to earn a fixed monthly salary of $30,000 and above, which is comparable to the top 5 per cent of Employment Pass […]
Read MoreTHE NATION/ ANN – Thailand’s National Wage Committee has given the green light to increase the average minimum daily wage by five per cent to THB337, likely effective from October 1. Labour Ministry permanent secretary Boonchob Suthamanaswong, who chairs the panel, said on Friday it had resolved to raise the minimum wage by 5.02 per […]
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