The operation of the National Internet Gateway (NIG) will cost Cambodia approximately $50,000 per month in personnel salaries at its four facilities, according to one expert. The source, speaking under the condition of anonymity, said the figure provided was a rough estimate. It was based on the belief that workers at the four facilities would […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The unemployment rate in January rose to 4.9% from 4.8% in December due to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism-related industries and a decline in the agriculture sector, despite gains by the manufacturing and services sectors. The Statistics Department said the unemployment rate in January rose by 9,700 people to 782,500 from the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is keen on boosting housing projects in the country to help revive the local economy. DHSUD chief Eduardo del Rosario said the agency is bent on carrying out more housing projects nationwide in coordination with key shelter agencies. The country’s central housing authority […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The country’s group of retailers continued to oppose a proposal seeking to lower the required minimum investment for foreign retailers as this may imperil the viability of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). In a text message, Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) vice chairman Roberto Claudio said there is no need to […]
Read MoreMore layoffs in Thailand’s aviation industry will be seen this year as a result of no liquidity and a slow revival in international markets expected in the final quarter. Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) president Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth said all airlines are struggling with earnings as the domestic market has yet to regain positive momentum. The […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – This year, the power output in the context of the Covid-19 impact will reach nearly 21 million kWh, up 4% compared to 2020. Hanoi targets to gain power output of nearly 30 billion kWh in the 2021-2025 period, of which its commercial electricity output in 2021 will be nearly 22 billion kWh, up […]
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