Digital Agency struggles to reform Japanese bureaucracy 1 year after launch
The agency's role as a control tower for the digitisation of government work has stalled due to resistance from officials.
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Task forces to speed up stimulus package
China called on major economic provinces to take the lead in supporting the country's growth amid downward pressures, after key indicators slowed in July.
S’pore private health insurance premiums on the rise as claims and costs tick up
The rise in healthcare inflation was due to the higher costs of health insurance, which rose 2.5 per cent, and hospital services, which increased by 2 per cent.
Indonesia boosts social aid ahead of fuel price hike
The government has already tripled its 2022 energy subsidy allocation to Rp 502 trillion to keep prices of subsidized fuels and some power tariffs unchanged amid rising global…
Bangladesh government doing whatever needed to reduce sufferings: PM Sheikh Hasina
She also reiterated her call to utilise every inch of the land to produce food items.
South Korea’s 2023 budget includes support for soldiers, young parents
The budget bill also includes debt-rescheduling programs for small merchants, who have been hit by the pandemic, and care services for the disabled.
IMF approves revival of Pakistan’s EFF programme, to release $1.17 billion loan tranche
The IMF will now immediately disburse about $1.2 billion to Pakistan and may provide up to $4 billion over the remainder of the current fiscal year, which began on July 1.
Philippines working ‘double time’ to boost salt industry
Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said the government would have to earmark about P500 million to revitalize the salt industry.
Singapore to launch new work pass to attract global top talent; $30k monthly pay among criteria
This is among several initiatives to strengthen Singapore's position as a global talent hub, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.
Chicken ceiling price stays at RM9.40 per kg
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said the government also decided not to float chicken prices in response to feedback from several quarters.