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Singapore's National Day is celebrated on which date?

A) 1st January

B) 5th May

C) 9th August

D) 25th December

What is the traditional dessert served during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore?

A) Mooncake

B) Chendol

C) Durian Puffs

D) Ice Kacang

Which country is Singapore's largest trading partner?

A) China

B) United States

C) India

D) Malaysia

What is the significance of the number "8" in Singapore's business culture?

A) It is considered unlucky.

B) It represents wealth and prosperity.

C) It is associated with death.

D) It has no specific significance

The Annual Singapore Food Festival celebrates the city's diverse culinary scene during which month?

A) January

B) April

C) July

D) November

Singapore has a mandatory savings scheme for its citizens to ensure retirement adequacy. What is it called?

A) Central Provident Fund (CPF)

b) Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS)

C) Skills Future Credit

D) Workfare Income Supplement

The Singaporean government actively encourages companies to invest in training and up skilling their employees. What grant supports this initiative?

A) Skills Future Credit

B) Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC)

C) Workfare Income Supplement

D) Adapt and Grow

Singapore has strict anti-corruption laws. What is the name of the agency responsible for combating corruption in the country?

A) Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

B) Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB)

C) Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

D) Singapore Customs corrupt policy

Which of this iconic Singaporean landmark is a symbol of the country's progress and independence?

A) Gardens by the Bay

B) Merlion Park

C) Marina Bay Sands

D) Sentosa Island

What is the minimum age for legal employment in Singapore?

A) 15 years old

B) 18 years old

C) 13 years old

D) 16 years old

What is the maximum allowable overtime hours per day for employees in Singapore?

A) 1 hour

B) 2 hours

C) 3 hours

D) 4 hours

Which government agency in Singapore handles the issuance of work passes for foreign employees?

A) Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

B) Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)

D) Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)

Which sector contributes more GDP in Singapore?

A) Agriculture

B) Manufacturing

C) Healthcare

D) Tourism

What is the primary reason behind Singapore's reputation as a global business hub?

A) Strict labor laws

B) Language diversity

C) Ample natural resources

D) Low taxation

What government program in Singapore assists retrenched employees in finding new employment and offers support and training?

A) Employee Reemployment Scheme (ERS)

B) Workfare Income Supplement (WIS)

C) Adapt and Grow Initiative (AGI)

D) Skills Future Earn and Learn Programme (ELP)

When conducting business in Singapore, it is important to avoid discussing sensitive topics such as:

A) Food and local delicacies

B) Sports and outdoor activities

C) Religion, politics, and race

D) The weather and climate

What is the maximum amount of paid maternity leave a female employee is entitled to in Singapore?

A) 8 weeks

B) 12 weeks

C) 16 weeks

D) 20 weeks

In Singapore, what is the minimum notice period an employer must provide for termination without cause?

A) 1 week

B) 2 weeks

C) 1 month

D) 3 months

What is the maximum probationary period allowed for an employee under the Employment Act in Singapore?

A) 1 month

B) 3 months

C) 6 months

D) 12 months

What is the official currency of Malaysia?

A)Won

B)Ringgit

C) Baht

D)Rupiah

Malaysia has a diverse population consisting of various ethnic groups. What are the three major ethnic groups in Malaysia?

A)Malay, Thai, Filipino

B) Malay, Burmese, Indonesian

C) Malay, Chinese, Indian

D) Malay, Vietnamese, Cambodian

The "New Economic Policy" (NEP) was introduced to address what issue in Malaysia?

A) Environmental conservation

B) Income inequality

C) Political stability

D) Technological advancement

What is considered poor manners in Malaysia?

A) Using your right hand to point

B) Using your right thumb with four fingers folded underneath

C) Pointing with your index finger

D) Using your left foot to point

What is the legal minimum age for employment in Malaysia?

A) 14 years

B) 16 years

C) 18 years

D) 21 years

Malaysia's legal system is based on which law?

Civil law

Common law

Sharia law

Religious law

Malaysia is known for its substantial production and export of which natural resource?

Oil

Coal

Gold

Uranium

Which malaysian company ranks 186 in the fortune global 500 and contributes significantly to the malaysian government's revenue?

A)Proton

B) AirAsia

C) Petronas

D) Maybank

Which fruit is often used as a souring agent in Malaysian cuisine and is a key ingredient in dishes like Asam Laksa?

A) Pineapple

B) Mango

C) Tamarind

D) Durian

Which color became associated with protests and political dissent in Malaysia after hundreds of demonstrators wearing this color took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur in 2016 to demand the Prime Minister's resignation, leading to a subsequent ban on wearing this color?

A) Red

B) Green

C) Blue

D) Yellow

In Malaysia, what is the maximum number of consecutive working days allowed without a rest day for employees in most industries?

A) 4 days

B) 6 days

C) 7 days

D) 10 days

In the context of cultural dimensions, Malaysia is often described as having a high level of what specific cultural dimension?

A) Individualism

B) Masculinity

C) Uncertainty avoidance

D) Power distance

In Malaysia, what is the general attitude towards punctuality, and how does it affect business meetings?

A) Punctuality is highly valued, and meetings always start on time.

B) Punctuality is not a concern in business settings.

C) Punctuality is essential, but meetings often start later than scheduled.

D) Punctuality is only important for international business meetings.

What is the primary governing body for company registration and regulation in Malaysia?

A) Ministry of Trade and Industry

B) Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)

C) Bank Negara Malaysia

D) Securities Commission Malaysia

Malaysia has a rainforest that is among the oldest in the world. What is it called?

A) Amazon Rainforest

B) Congo Rainforest

C) Borneo Rainforest

D)Madagascar Rainforest

Thailand was formerly known by a different name. What was it?

A) Lanna

B) Indochina

C) Siam

D) Sukhothai

Thailand is a member of which regional trade bloc that promotes economic cooperation and integration in Southeast Asia?

A) BRICS

b) NAFTA

c) ASEAN

D) EU

Which of the following is a common performance appraisal method used by businesses in Thailand?

A) Ranking method

B) Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)

C) Forced Distribution

D) Management by Objectives (MBO)

Which major automotive company has significant manufacturing operations in Thailand?

A) Ford

B) Toyota

C) BMW

D) Mercedes-Benz

What is the typical workweek in Thailand?

A) 35 hours

B) 40 hours

C) 45 hours

D) 50 hours

Thailand is a major exporter of which agricultural product, often referred to as the "White Gold" of Thailand?

A) Rice

B) Rubber

C) Sugarcane

D) Pineapple

Which Thai festival marks the Thai New Year and is celebrated with water fights and splashing water on one another?

A) Loy Krathong

B) Songkran

C) Makha Bucha

D) Loi Ruea

Thailand is known for its unique business culture, heavily influenced by the concept of "face." What does "face" represent in Thai culture?

A) Reputation and social standing

B) Money and wealth

C) Time and punctuality

D) Family and community

What does the term "Sanuk" represent in Thai business culture?

A) Creativity and innovation

B) Competitive spirit

C) Work-life balance

D) Fun and enjoyment

Which globally renowned energy drink traces its origins back to Thailand?

A) Fanta

B) coca cola

C) Red bull

D) Monster energy

Which city in Thailand is famous for its prestigious universities and is often referred to as the "Educational Hub" of the country?

A) Phuket

B) Chiang Mai

C) Bangkok

D) Pattaya

How many days of paid annual leave are employees entitled to after working for one year in Thailand?

A) 7 days

B) 14 days

C) 21 days

D) 28 days

In thai culture, what does the term "Wai" refer to?

A) Touching foreheads

B) Kissing on both cheeks

C) formal greeting with a slight bow and palms pressed together

D) Clasping hands tightly

Which form of collective bargaining is commonly used in Thai businesses?

A) Distributive bargaining

B) Integrative bargaining

C) Mediation

D) Arbitration

Under Thai law, what percentage of the employee's wages is contributed to the Social Security Fund?

A) 5%

B) 7%

C) 10%

D) 15%

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