Singapore gov’t agency launches job bank
Singapore – Singapore’s Workforce Development Agency officially launched a Jobs Bank on Monday to help employers find local talent to fill vacancies at their firms. The Manpower Ministry first announced the initiative last year in support of the Fair Consideration Framework, … Continue reading Singapore gov’t agency launches job bank
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
MANILA, July 14 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the southern Philippine province of Davao Occidental at 3:59 p.m., local time on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … Continue reading Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
JICA Commits to Promote Cooperation with ASEAN
Jakarta – The Japanese Government is enhancing its cooperation with ASEAN. Mr. Nakagawa Hiroaki, the newly appointed Principal Representative for ASEAN Coordination of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), confirmed this today during a meeting with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh at … Continue reading JICA Commits to Promote Cooperation with ASEAN
Traditional Sarawak Regatta starts September 12
Kuching – The Sarawak Regatta is a popular traditional longboats race in Kuching and will be held from September 12-14. The longboats will again be decorated – as every year – with colourful designs. They are able to accomodate up to 30 … Continue reading Traditional Sarawak Regatta starts September 12
Bangkok to host Thailand Happiness Street Festival
Bangkok – The primary business and shopping district of downtown Bangkok is to be converted into a giant festival of happiness, joy, fun and Thai smiles over the 25-26 July weekend as part of a big-bang effort to show the … Continue reading Bangkok to host Thailand Happiness Street Festival
Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Taipei has been named the 61st most expensive city in the world for expatriates this year, up from 62nd last year, according to this year’s Cost of Living Survey released on Thursday by Mercer, a leading firm of financial analysts. … Continue reading Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Malaysia-China halal enterprises association to be set up
Kula Lumpur – SM International Wholesale (China) Centre Sdn Bhd (SMITC), Small Medium Industry Association of Malaysia and Port Klang Free Zone Sdn.Bhd co-signed the memorandum of cooperation to set up Malaysia-China halal enterprises association to serve halal industry in … Continue reading Malaysia-China halal enterprises association to be set up
IT&CM India 2014: Euromic on Board
Delhi – Euromic, one of the world’s most expansive group of destination management companies, is now on board IT&CM India 2014. Executive Director, Christophe Verstraete: “India is the third fastest growing global economy, and well positioned for an un-paralleled development … Continue reading IT&CM India 2014: Euromic on Board
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi stock market fluctuates, awaiting support
Hanoi – Vietnam’s capital Hanoi stock market fluctuates during the week as investors stay waiting for positive supporting information on the coming soon reports of production, trading results of listing companies in the second quarter. During the week, the benchmark … Continue reading Vietnam’s capital Hanoi stock market fluctuates, awaiting support
Indonesia: Constitutional court may decide results of election
Jakarta – Indonesian politicians remained vigilant following dual victory claims announced by both president hopefuls who referred to different results of quick counts carried out by pollster agencies under their control favoring each of them in seizing presidency until 2019. Both … Continue reading Indonesia: Constitutional court may decide results of election