More self-employed work alone in South Korea
Korea's self-employed working alone posted an on-year increase for the 42nd consecutive month starting from February 2019.
Economy
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.
Pakistan can ‘consider’ importing edible items from India after flood destruction: Finance minister
He also said the prices of vegetables had risen considerably due to shortages and that he had discussed the issue with the commerce and finance secretaries.
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.
‘Shoppertainment’ to be the next $1 trillion opportunity for Asia Pacific
Shoppertainment is content-driven commerce that seeks to entertain and educate first while integrating content and community to create highly immersive shopping experiences.
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.
Singapore is exploring restricting retail access to cryptocurrencies: MAS chief Ravi Menon
MAS regards cryptocurrencies as unsuitable for use as money and as “highly hazardous” for retail investors to dabble in as they are extremely volatile, he said.