Salaries to Increase 5.3% in 2020: Aon Malaysia 2019 Salary Increase & Total Compensation Measurement™ Survey Salaries to Increase 5.3% in 2020: Aon Malaysia 2019 Salary Increase & Total Compensation Measurement™ Survey

Long An Province seeks to expand use of advanced techniques to grow dragon fruit

The use of advanced farming techniques to grow dragon fruit in Long An Province, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta’s largest producer, has been expanded in the province to ensure steady incomes for farmers.

Cash-strapped Jordan govt resigns ahead of reshuffle Jordan's government has resigned ahead of a second cabinet reshuffle in six months, state media reported, as the cash-strapped kingdom remains mired in economic woes.

Digital payments to bring Đà Nẵng $72 million Increased use of digital payments has the potential to add US$72 million annually to the central city of Đà Nẵng’s economy, according to the latest study from Visa, “Cashless Cities: Realising the Benefits of Digital Payments". 

Businesses concerned about overtime hour draft law

Businesses and experts are still concerned over the impact on production of overtime hours are not increased for seasonal jobs.

Why foreign investors are feeling the time is right to flock to Việt Nam

In 2018, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Việt Nam rose by 9.1 per cent year over year to hit US$19.1 billion, marking this dynamic country’s sixth record year for FDI in a row.

Món Huế restaurants suddenly shut down Món Huế – a chain of restaurants with up to 80 outlets across the country – has closed its doors without notice.

Overtime hours continue to heat lawmakers’ debate

Lawmakers at the ongoing National Assembly (NA) meeting on Wednesday are split over discussions about working time and overtime hours capping.

Strong growth, but rising bottleneck risks forecast for Việt Nam Fitch Solutions has revised up its real GDP growth forecast for Việt Nam to 6.9 per cent in 2019, from 6.5 per cent previously, in light of the strong growth print in the third quarter of 2019.

Woodworking firms up investment in technology, machinery

Nguyễn Phương, sales director of Minh Thành Co., Ltd, said his company plans to invest more than VNĐ50 billion (US$2.15 million) in a production chain for bedroom and living room furniture.