Bangladesh isn’t doing enough to cash in on its demographic dividend
Demographic dividend refers to economic growth resulting from a change in the age structure of a country's population, typically brought on by a decline in birth and death rates.
Economic Affairs
Fund allocated for combating climate change insufficient: Bangladesh minister
The minister was talking to reporters following a bilateral meeting with UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis at his residence in Paribagh in the capital.
P350 wage hike to hit biz sector hard: Employers
President of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines says any wage increase in the formal sector would benefit only about 16 per cent of the country’s workforce, leaving…
More application scenarios sought for Hong Kong’s green startups
The chairman of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association estimates that Hong Kong’s local decarbonization market opportunities could reach HK$5 trillion under the city’s…
China ready to fork over for cutlery factory: Indonesian minister
According to Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister, China would go ahead with its planned investment in a major petrochemical project in North Kalimantan. He…
Chinese ban on Japanese seafood felt in other industries
Six months after Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. began releasing treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the sea, concerns over foodstuffs from…
Inconsistent policies, rules barriers to Bangladesh’s export diversification
Inconsistent policies and regulations create uncertainty for exporters and make it difficult for them to plan and invest for the long term, standing in the way of export…
Philippines House of Representatives eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe assured the public that the House recognized the delicate balance between supporting workers and ensuring business sustainability.
More social protection needed for Bangladesh’s workers: Experts
The workers in Bangladesh receive the lowest minimum wage compared to other countries in South Asia, and their income has declined over the years.
Indonesian rice prices hit record high amid delayed harvest, low supply
Prices have continued to increase despite the government’s efforts to flood the market with supplies of medium-grade rice, labeled as stabilization stock, which was procured…