PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s labour market experienced a gradual recovery in 2021, buoyed by the progressive reopening of the economy and resumption of social activities. According to the Statistics Department, a more targeted approach was undertaken to manage the public health situation last year, especially in the second half of 2021, as compared to a blanket […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE employment levels continued to expand in the first 3 months of 2022, on the back of a rebound in foreign workers – mainly in the construction sector. Total employment grew by 41,100 on the quarter before, excluding migrant domestic workers, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a preliminary report on Thursday (Apr 28). […]
Read MoreThe General Department of Taxation is preparing procedures for issuing annual property tax invoices for taxpayers, like water and electricity bills and sending them to taxpayers at individual homes, in order to increase the efficiency of property tax collection. The remark was made by Kong Vibol, GDT director-general during a ceremony on tax official appointment […]
Read MoreAuthorities in Vientiane Capital are struggling to control unlicensed currency exchange businesses amid a widening gap between official and market exchange rates. Rising inflation and a continually depreciating local currency have seen many turn to illegal or online currency exchange operators to take advantage of favorable, unofficial rates. Authorities already ordered currency exchange businesses to transition into […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Consumers can expect higher fuel prices this week following reports of a drone attack on a refinery based in the oil-rich Saudi Arabia as well as several developments affecting the global oil market, where the Philippines mainly gets its supply. Starting Tuesday, pump prices will experience another round of hikes. In an advisory, local […]
Read MoreS&P Global Ratings on Wednesday revised up its outlook for Indonesia’s credit ratings to “stable” due to its economic recovery from the pandemic and better terms of trade, after putting the country on a “negative” outlook since April 2020. Indonesia, the world’s biggest exporter of thermal coal and palm oil as well as a major […]
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