Japanese stock prices remain weak despite growth
The recent rise in Japanese stock prices is due mainly to foreign investment and the depreciation of the yen. In order for Japan to achieve substantial growth, it is essential to…
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Bangladesh plans to send 6 million manpower abroad in 5 years: State minister
The measures include signing of memorandum of understanding or agreement with 17 countries on sending manpower.
Malaysia in sweet spot for prolonged bull market
According to experts, the improved external development, the expected rebound in China’s economy, coupled with cheap stocks and ringgit valuations puts Malaysia in the position…
Subsidies, social aid to stretch Indonesia’s budget deficit close to limit
Speaking to reporters, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the 2024 budget deficit was now seen at 2.8 per cent to GDP. That is far above the figure of 2.3 per…
120,000 Philippine garment workers at risk over pay hike
Aside from the job losses this year, data presented also showed that their export revenues for apparel, leather goods and footwear were also expected to decline by 11 per cent.
Hefty power bill to weigh on consumers in Bangladesh
"The initiative of bringing the entire country into the electricity network is praiseworthy. But consumers are bearing the brunt of many wrong choices, like over capacity," an…
More Malaysians opting for gig work, raising fears of skilled worker shortage
The record numbers, representing more than 17 per cent of the country’s workforce, are a marked 25 per cent rise from the 2.4 million self-employed workers recorded in 2021.
University ranking hierarchy leads to wage gap later in life: Study
Researchers also found that the income disparity peaked at 40-44, with some graduates making 51 percent more than their counterparts who scored lower for their college exams.
Indonesia hikes rice import quota by 1.6m tonnes to bolster reserves
While acknowledging the current imbalance in the price of rice for consumers and producers, an official underlined that the government was prepared to respond to price…
China to expand carbon market soon
Currently, 2,257 power-generating enterprises are involved in the carbon trading market, covering roughly 5.1 billion tons of emissions and representing over 40 per cent of the…