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Flexible arrangements are here to stay, but not the norm, says Malaysian Employers Federation

On the proposed four-day work week, Shamsuddin said 43.3% of companies operating in a shift environment were of the opinion that it was not feasible while 26.8% in the non-shift…

  • Published: November 28, 202412:55 pm
  • Author Martin Carvalho and Junaid Ibrahim
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Japan’s tourists consumption tax exemption to take new form

Under the current system, tax is waived at the time of purchase in Japan, and it has been said that there is rampant fraudulent behavior, such as the domestic resale of such items…

  • Published: November 28, 202412:54 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan fair trade commission probes Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating Anti-monopoly Law

According to sources familiar with the matter, Amazon Japan demanded that its third-party merchants should set lower retail prices than those seen on rival online shopping…

  • Published: November 27, 20241:09 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Vietnam vows to create favourable conditions for Korean investors

The Vietnamese Government highly appreciated the business activities and contributions of Korean enterprises in Vietnam. There has been a strong shift from simple processing…

  • Published: November 22, 202412:18 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Japan’s draft economic plan stipulates support for AI, semiconductor sectors

The draft names three primary goals: national and regional economic growth; overcoming high prices; and ensuring the safety and security of the public.

  • Published: November 13, 20241:43 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Singapore approves new investment incentives ahead of global minimum tax

Speaking in Parliament on Nov 11, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said Singapore will keep updating its toolkit of incentives to attract investments and also…

  • Published: November 12, 202412:49 pm
  • Author Ovais Subhani
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Changi Airport to raise passenger and airline fees over six years to fund $3b improvement plans

Departing passengers who start their trips at Changi Airport will continue to pay a total of $65.20 in fees for the next two years. But this will go up in stages from April 2027,…

  • Published: November 8, 202412:54 pm
  • Author Kok Yufeng
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Chinese solar firms go where US tariffs don’t reach

Chinese solar firms have repeatedly shrunk output in existing hubs while building new factories in other countries, allowing them to sidestep tariffs and dominate the U.S. and…

  • Published: November 5, 20241:03 pm
  • Author Joyce ZK Lim and Magdalene Fung
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Hilsha hunters hit by 22-day ban seek increased govt assistance

Every year, thousands of migratory swans spend the winter in Rongcheng, a testament to the region's appeal as a sanctuary for these birds.

  • Published: October 25, 20241:24 pm
  • Author Sohrab Hossain
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India further eases rice export curbs

With the two recent decisions since October 22, the Indian government has removed almost all the barriers to rice exports that had been in force since September 2022.

  • Published: October 24, 20242:03 pm
  • Author The Daily Star

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