Indonesian coconut processing firms axe 3,500 workers amid raw material dearth
The government has agreed to impose a levy on coconut exports and derivatives, but has yet to decide whether to impose an export moratorium as proposed by the industry.
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Draft law offers housing, high salaries to attract leading scientists to Vietnam
Young scientists and engineers would also receive subsidies for tuition and living expenses during domestic and overseas research or academic exchanges.
China’s retail sales, investment pick up pace
However, the National Bureau of Statistics warned of challenges from a more complicated external environment and lackluster domestic demand, saying some enterprises still face…
China unveils steps for boosting consumption
The measures are focused on increasing people's income and expanding the consumer goods trade-in program.
Rice arrivals mount as Filipinos eat more
In a report, the Bureau of Plant Industry said the volume of rice that entered the country reached 579,055.81 MT as of March 6.
Banking reforms on the move in Bangladesh
Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural…
Vitality of private sector high on agenda of recently concluded ‘two sessions’
The comments aligned with the key priorities detailed in the Government Work Report, underscoring the importance of implementing policies and actions efficiently to support the…
Singapore to collaborate with US businesses amid rising protectionism, says DPM Gan
Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong told the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) on March 13 that the two countries must work…
ASEAN shooting for top four global economy spot
This comes as the region strengthens trade, investment, and economic partnerships amid intensifying global competition.
Promising start to Malaysia’s new wage policy
Participants of the Progressive Wage Policy or PWP earn RM200 to RM250 more than current standards, according to the Economy Ministry.