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  2. Posts tagged: Economic Affairs (Page 252)

Economic Affairs

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Bangladesh govt reduces import tariff on rice, sugar and dates to contain price spiral

The 25 per cent customs duty for rice import has been removed and regulatory duty slashed to 5 per cent from 25 per cent, according to a notification published by the authorities…

  • Published: February 9, 202411:55 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Jobs in the Philippines: Quantity over quality?

Filipinos who secured work at the tail end of last year also rated themselves as “poor” – a phenomenon that is “alarming,” according to Sonny Africa, executive director…

  • Published: February 9, 202411:08 am
  • Author Zeus Legaspi
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Bangladesh hopeful about 3rd tranche of IMF loan

During its visit next month, the IMF team will review the government's performance against the targets set for December 2023.

  • Published: February 9, 20248:25 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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India coal sector shows highest growth of 10.6% among 8 core industries in Dec 2023

The Ministry of Coal said the impressive growth in the Index of Coal Industry can be attributed to a substantial surge in coal production during the month of December 2023,…

  • Published: February 9, 20247:41 am
  • Author The Statesman
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South Korean conglomerates hesitant to hire

Some 67 percent of conglomerates with over 1,000 employees confirmed that they have recruitment plans this year, falling for the third year in a row from 72 percent and 73 percent…

  • Published: February 9, 20247:24 am
  • Author Shim Woo-hyun
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Evolving financial services: Online lending and digital payments lead the way

While other tech-powered innovations in finance like wealth management, insurance technology, cryptocurrencies and personal finance management will experience growth, it will be…

  • Published: February 8, 20241:43 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Price negotiations delay start of Cambodia’s pepper exports to Arab markets

The delay persists despite the fact that domestic demand in Cambodia accounts for only about 5-10% of the annual pepper yield, according to the Cambodian Pepper and Spices…

  • Published: February 8, 20241:42 pm
  • Author Hin Pisei
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Thailand reports strongest 2023 consumer gold demand growth in ASEAN market

Amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, global gold demand and prices rise in 2023. The World Gold Council's report highlights Thailand as the leading performer in ASEAN…

  • Published: February 8, 202411:48 am
  • Author The Nation
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World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia & Pacific

Growth forecasts have been downgraded for most countries, says the Bank.

  • Published: September 29, 20212:37 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Indonesia posts record trade surplus, exports in August

The record-breaking trade surplus came as global commodity prices rallied and traders took advantage of eased restrictions.

  • Published: September 16, 20213:26 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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