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20,000 migrant Lao workers register with Thai authorities
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Improved cooperation between Lao and Thai labour authorities has enabled Thailand’s labour ministry to register almost 20,000 undocumented Lao migrant workers.
Carlsberg 1Q net profit surges 38% to RM91.6mil
PETALING JAYA: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of its financial year 2022 (1Q22), backed by higher earnings due to stronger Chinese New Year (CNY) sales in both its Malaysia and Singapore operations along with the ease of Covid-19 restrictions.
Argentine bills strain wallets (literally) amid inflation drain
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine peso bills, devalued by years of inflation now soaring near 60%, are starting to cause a literal strain on wallets - with the largest banknote in circulation worth under $5 in commonly used exchange markets.
Adenovirus, Covid-19 potential cause of hepatitis outbreak: Indonesia
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Adenovirus infection and post-Covid-19 infection are among a number of working hypotheses the government is investigating regarding the mysterious cause of the outbreak that has infected children across the globe
Brunei to end early endemic phase o May 31
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): The Covid-19 Steering Committee on Tuesday (May 24) announced the discontinuation of the Early Endemic Phase under the National Covid-19 Recovery Framework which is set to end on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, paving the way for more lifting of restrictions.
WHO member states should disclose key info on vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics, says Khairy
PETALING JAYA: The 194 countries that are member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) should disclose information on the intellectual property and manufacturing know-how of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics, said Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fewer road accidents during this Raya period in Johor compared to 2019, says state police chief
JOHOR BARU: The number of road accidents recorded during Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Johor has dropped this year compared to 2019, says Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat.
Vietnam EV maker VinFast to shift HQ to Singapore ahead of first exports
Vietnam's VinFast is shifting its headquarters to Singapore as the fledgling electric vehicle (EV) maker readies for a potential public listing and the first production run of cars for U.S. and European markets, its chief executive told Reuters.
Rapid grocery apps take it slowly after Dutch cities push back
Rapid delivery companies have curbed their ambitions in the Netherlands after disgruntled Dutch cities put a halt on the explosive growth of their distribution centers.
UMW 1Q net profit jumps to RM101.21mil
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Holdings Bhd's net profit jumped to RM101.21 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 (Q1 2022) from RM79.80 million in Q1 2021.
