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Singapore IT grads expecting 20% higher pay than business, engineering peers: poll

SALARY expectations among Singaporean students have been rising steadily year on year, with IT graduates expecting about S$4,500 per month, an annual survey by employer branding firm Universum shows. In particular, salary expectations among IT graduates are significantly higher compared to business and engineering  students, echoing an “increased demand for a very low supply of technical and digital talent […]

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Thailand: Plastic not so fantastic

Retailers in Thailand are making a concerted effort in refusing to provide plastic bags to shoppers. The Mall Group has completely stopped handing out plastic bags at its department stores, while Tesco Lotus started a plastic-bag-free campaign at some branches. Almost all business units under Central Group are now plastic-bag-free stores. The moves come amid […]

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Pahamin: No job cuts in Malaysia Airlines

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Pahamin Ab Rajab and his five partners who are keen to take over Malaysia Airlines Bhd have given their assurance that there will be no job cuts should their plan to turn the ailing airline around be accepted by the government. The offer through their vehicle, Najah Air Sdn Bhd, has proof […]

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Thailand – BAY: Use fiscal tools for stimulus

Fiscal policy should play a larger role than monetary policy in lifting the country, given that the 2019 mid-year fiscal budget amounting to 90 billion baht is sufficient despite the delay in the new government’s formation, says a senior official at Bank of Ayudhya (BAY). Tak Bunnag, head of the global markets group, said fiscal […]

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Philippines firms most optimistic on economic outlook — survey

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine businesses have the most positive economic outlook among 35 countries even as optimism dipped slightly from a year ago, a survey of independent assurance, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton showed. Grant Thornton’s International Business Report showed the Philippines topped the list with a net 73 percent having an optimistic outlook […]

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Thailand: Condo market slowing down

A new government is about to take office in Thailand but we have yet to see any news of concrete policies related to the economy and the property market. Meanwhile, the number of unsold condominium units continues to climb, amid negative forecasts from state agencies and some private analysts. This is affecting the confidence of […]

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