The Happiness in Penang (HIP) Index 2020-2021
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Negin Vaghefi
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Penang Poised to Grow Despite General Uncertainties
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PENANG’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY is estimated to remain cautiously buoyant, with the reopening of economic activities, continued external demand especially for semico...
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The Impact of Covid-19 on Life Insurance
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THE LIFE INSURANCE industry has changed considerably since the Covid pandemic. Over the past five years, the life insurance penetration rate, a common indicator...
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