As reported by Asia Pulse, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy has stated that the labour productivity index for the October-December period stood at 133.2 against the 2005 base of 100. This is a gain of 18.4% over 2008 and the highest increase in productivity since the 14.2% y/y gain reported in Q1/2006. The ministry said that South Korea 's industrial sector labour productivity for the whole of 2009 rose 4.1% mainly due to the poor showing in the first two quarters. |
Hong Kong's composite interest rate declined 3 basis points (bps) registering 0.25% in February this year. As reported by News.gov.hk, the decrease in the composite rates was due to the decline ... more
Thailand's government is likely to offer financial support for export-oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the indigenous industry, resulting in an increase in volume and value ... more
Singapore's small businesses are expected to be having concerns regarding the new and diverse government incentive schemes, which were announced in the recent Budget. As reported by ... more