Economy

Good Samaritan trends expose selfishness of peopleGood Samaritan trends expose selfishness of people

Good Samaritan trends expose selfishness of people

Those donating to shared food pantries had to be more careful. Especially managing the situation better so that they are…

May 14, 2020
Mekong River projects conducted by collaboration of Laos and ChinaMekong River projects conducted by collaboration of Laos and China

Mekong River projects conducted by collaboration of Laos and China

Laos in partnership with China has submitted plans to to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to build yet another new…

May 13, 2020
New trend “community pantry” as a social experiment shows how greedy people areNew trend “community pantry” as a social experiment shows how greedy people are

New trend “community pantry” as a social experiment shows how greedy people are

“A community pantry has no ownership. Once it is set up, it belongs to that community,” “None of the items…

May 12, 2020
New interests rate will be applicable for relief fund to new borrowersNew interests rate will be applicable for relief fund to new borrowers

New interests rate will be applicable for relief fund to new borrowers

In a bid to ease debt-repayment burden on borrowers as well as minimise the number of non-performing loans, the central…

May 9, 2020
Vietnam’s currency weakens on grim outlook in 2020Vietnam’s currency weakens on grim outlook in 2020

Vietnam’s currency weakens on grim outlook in 2020

HANOI - According to the Central Bank, The Vietnamese Dong currency may likely get hit due to a weaker foreign…

May 8, 2020
Govt plans to open 900 thousand hectares of rice fields, will it be effective?Govt plans to open 900 thousand hectares of rice fields, will it be effective?

Govt plans to open 900 thousand hectares of rice fields, will it be effective?

To secure rice stocks, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has instructed to open new rice fields in Central Kalimantan. The target…

May 6, 2020
Few Buyers, Trade Minister asks traditional markets to remain open despite pandemicFew Buyers, Trade Minister asks traditional markets to remain open despite pandemic

Few Buyers, Trade Minister asks traditional markets to remain open despite pandemic

Covid-19 pandemic has made the market deserted buyers. In fact, not a few markets also decided to close their operations.…

May 5, 2020
The Threat of Recession: Malaysia’s Economy could decline due to COVID-19 PandemicThe Threat of Recession: Malaysia’s Economy could decline due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Threat of Recession: Malaysia’s Economy could decline due to COVID-19 Pandemic

It’s only when enough individuals become immune to the disease to stop transmission, either through a vaccine or direct contact,…

May 4, 2020
Socal aid expansion, PLN to give MSME free electricity for six monthsSocal aid expansion, PLN to give MSME free electricity for six months

Socal aid expansion, PLN to give MSME free electricity for six months

State-owned electricity firm PLN has announced its intention to supply Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on 450-volt ampere (VA)…

May 2, 2020
Covid-19: Businesses grapple with the effects of MCOCovid-19: Businesses grapple with the effects of MCO

Covid-19: Businesses grapple with the effects of MCO

KUALA LUMPUR - The COVID-19 global pandemic and the resulting Movement Control Order to contain the disease could potentially push…

April 27, 2020