Myanmar Morning News For January 4
Aung San Suu Kyi govt ups Myanmar minimum wage as economy staggers Myanmar is set to raise the minimum wage to around US$3.60 a day, state media announced on Wednesday (Jan 3), as Aung San […]
Singapore Morning News For January 4
Singapore manufacturing ends 2017 on a strong note, powered by electronics Singapore manufacturers ended 2017 on a high, fuelled mainly by strong growth in electronics. But the sector’s pace of expansion is showing signs of […]
Philippines Morning News For January 4
Duterte rules out term extension MALACAÑANG said on Wednesday the midterm elections would push through in 2019 as scheduled unless the Constitution was amended. — The Manila Times Filipinos to feel impact of higher fuel […]
Lao Morning News For January 3
China injects 29b kip for Mekong-Lancang projects The Chinese government has granted more than 29 billion kip (US$3.4 million) to finance 13 projects under the special Mekong-Lancang Cooperation fund. — Vientiane Times Thailand joins tri-nation […]
Myanmar Morning News For January 3
Myanmar proposes minimum wage increase of 33% The Myanmar Government has set out plans to increase the country’s minimum wage rate by 33% across all regions – a move the garment sector suggests could put […]
Singapore Morning News For January 3
Singapore’s solid fourth-quarter growth bolsters bets on central bank tightening Singapore’s economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter as factories lost steam, but a services sector recovery has bolstered expectations the central bank could tighten […]
Philippines Morning News For January 3
Philippines is 3rd happiest country – poll The Philippines is the third happiest country in the world in 2017, according to a recent survey of Gallup International Association (GIA). — Philstar Filipinos prohibited from working […]
Lao Morning News For December 29
Planned Vientiane expressway to handle up to 75,000 vehicles daily The planned 15-km expressway linking the city to Xaythany district will be able to accommodate as many as 75,000 vehicles a day thereby significantly reducing […]
Singapore Morning News For December 29
New study finds clear divide among social classes in Singapore The sharpest social divisions in Singapore may now be based on class, instead of race or religion, a study released on Thursday (Dec 28) suggests. […]
Philippines Morning News For December 29
Faceless P100 bills blamed on printing machine glitch The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) yesterday confirmed the existence of “faceless” banknotes and assured the public that such are legal tender. — Philstar Philippines Business Data […]
Lao Morning News For December 28
Poverty Reduction Fund to roll out 330 sub-projects next year The Poverty Reduction Fund is set to carry out 330 sub-projects in 2018, aiming to improve rural infrastructure, strengthen communities and boost household livelihoods. — […]
Singapore Morning News For December 28
Ex-Keppel lawyer cooperated with US in bribery probe: Documents A former lawyer at Keppel Corp’s oil rig building business secretly pleaded guilty and cooperated with US authorities before the Singapore-based company agreed to pay US$422 […]