MANILA: BREAKING NEWS – Media group deplores termination of 60 CNN Philippines workers
A media advocacy group lamented the reported termination of around 60 employees of CNN Philippines due to “right-sizing.” .
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VIENTIANE: Chinese firm plans massive development at Khonphapheng SEZ
A Chinese company has told Lao authorities it hopes to sign a concession agreement with the government this month to
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ASIA-BEIJING: BUSINESS – China’s modern Silk Road hits political and financial hurdles
. Beijing – China’s plan for a modern Silk Road of railways, ports and other facilities linking Asia with Europe
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KUALA LUMPUR: BUSINESS – Malaysia’s economic momentum to remain upbeat
Domestic economy is expected to grow around 5.5 per cent this year, supported by domestic activities and export. . .
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MANILA: ECONOMY – BSP policy response seen with inflation likely to rise
Monetary authorities could finally be prompted to raise interest rates this year given a consensus view of inflation being driven
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US & CANADA: BUSINESS > Employment US job growth slows
Candidates talk with recruiters during a job fair at the Amazon fulfillment centre in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey. (AP Photo)
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ASEAN: BUSINESS > FINANCE – SET extends gains, Philippine stocks hit record closing high
The Stock Exchange of Thailand rises again on Friday to close at 1,795.45. (Bangkok Post photo) Thai and Philippines indexes
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HCM CITY: Economy – Uber sues HCM City tax department
An Uber driver. The Netherlands-based ride-hailing firm Uber International Services Holding B.V has filed a lawsuit against the HCM City
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HÀ NỘI: Politics & Laws – Heavy penalties imposed on people hiring child labour
People employing under-16-year-old workers can receive an administrative fine or up to 12 years’ imprisonment. — Photo vov.vn . Viet
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BUSINESS: MANILA – PSEi breaches 8,700, hits new high
The stock market started 2018 on an auspicious note, breaching the 8,700 level for the first time to set a
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