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  3. Policy Matters (Page 13)

Policy Matters

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International Labour Organisation calls for transparency in fixing Bangladesh garment wages

Demonstrations and instances of violence over wage levels in the sector give rise to concerns, it said. In a statement recently, it called for calm and restraint to avoid any…

  • Published: November 17, 20231:59 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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  • BUSINESS
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$100 million ready-made garment work orders in Bangladesh postponed for unrest

Certainly, an entrepreneur, who invests by availing bank loans and assuming real-time liabilities to run factories, would not certainly want to destabilise its workers or the…

  • Published: November 16, 20231:43 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Dhaka Stock Exchange needs more power to combat manipulation: Managing director

The DSE cannot go to investigate a factory without prior approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. While they are seeking such approval, the situation often…

  • Published: November 15, 20231:27 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Progressive wage model a win for employees and bosses, says Sivakumar

The Human Resources Minister added that if employers choose to opt for the progressive wage scheme and pay their employees according to the government’s prescribed rates, they…

  • Published: November 14, 20231:46 pm
  • Author Mahadhir Monihuldin
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Bangladesh publishes gazette on new garment wages

The Minimum Wage Board, an authority under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, also asked people to submit objections, if any, within 14 days of the gazette's publication for…

  • Published: November 13, 20232:00 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Global minimum corporate tax to take effect in Korea next year

The global minimum tax is a system that prevents multinational corporations from paying less taxes by setting up subsidiaries in countries with low corporate tax rates.

  • Published: November 10, 20231:48 pm
  • Author Song Seung-hyun
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China’s foreign trade showing signs of stabilisation: Experts

The country's foreign trade performance will continue to improve as the global market embraces a consumption boom buoyed by the festival season, officials and analysts said.

  • Published: November 8, 20231:24 pm
  • Author Wang Keju and Zhou Lanxu
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  • Policy Matters

South Korea’s stock market soars as short selling ban takes effect

The measure was aimed at preventing illegal short selling practices by large institutional investors and protecting retail investors, but it also raises concerns of erosion of…

  • Published: November 7, 20231:50 pm
  • Author Song Seung-kyun
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China expected to make fresh moves on local debt problems

Due to the rapid growth of local government debt in China over the past few decades, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, local governments currently…

  • Published: November 3, 20231:27 pm
  • Author Ouyang Shijia
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Indonesian Finance Ministry plans to implement new core tax system in 2024

This reformation journey began in 1983 when the official assessment system shifted to self-assessment. Over the years, continuous improvements have been made, encompassing both…

  • Published: November 3, 20231:25 pm
  • Author Sheena Suparman

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