The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Saturday called on several government agencies to take action against retailers and supermarkets for selling poor quality goods and ensure that all tax laws and labour standards are applied equally. “There has been an alarming increase in the presence of counterfeit, expired, and inappropriately labelled goods in the market, which are ...
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Private Sector Commission fact-finding impact of Chinese businesses on locals
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is canvassing locally-owned businesses to find out whether they are being outcompeted by numerous Chinese-owned businesses that are selling at cheaper prices. PSC Chairman, Komal Singh did not believe that a “special” wholesale price offer by a prominent manufacturer to Chinese supermarkets was dislocating locals, but said it might be linked to increased purchases. Mr ...
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