SINGAPORE – The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is likely to be raised by two percentage points in Budget 2018 as Singapore’s spending needs continue to grow, according to DBS senior economist Irvin Seah. He expects a staggered hike implemented over two years to help cushion the impact on households. His predictions follow comments by […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Credit card holders here are increasingly using card-linked but card-less mobile apps or wallets for their purchases, according to a survey by research firm JD Power. The study found that with so many payment options available, the credit card remains Singapore’s most popular mode of payment at stores and restaurants and for online […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – On November 28, Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung presided over the regular meeting of the Hanoi People`s Committee in November and deployed the task in December of 2017. The meeting also saw the attendance of Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee: Nguyen Quoc Hung, Nguyen The Hung, Nguyen Doan Toan. […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The revenue of Vietnam’s retail sales market will reach over VND11 quadrillion (US$484.58 billion) by 2020 and nearly VND44 quadrillion (US$1.938 trillion) by 2035. This was revealed in the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s draft strategy on domestic trade development, which is being publicized for recommendations. According to the draft, the GDP of […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo or Jokowi claims that the country’s palm oil industry is the largest in the world. He also considers palm oil as Indonesia’s green gold. “But remember, being the largest means we must also be able to perfectly manage it,” said the seventh Indonesian President during an event related to the palm […]
Read MoreUS SPORTS label, Under Armour, launched its second shop at Pusat Insani, Seria. According to a press release, the new shop features Under Armour’s latest training, running and golf apparels and footwear. The brand is offering a range of sporting apparel for both men and women, including innovative technology such as Threadborne, HeatGear, UA Tech, […]
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