COST OF LIVING/Average real monthly regular wages in April post first growth in 3 years
06/12/2024 09:55 PM
Average real monthly regular wages and average real monthly earnings in Taiwan's industrial and service sectors in the first four months of this year both rose for the first time in three years, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Wednesday.
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