MANILA, Philippines — The Petroleum Association of the Philippines (PAP) is raising concerns over the second package of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program which seeks to rationalize fiscal incentives as this could further stall the development of the country’s upstream sector. The 30-member association has been discussing issues regarding the Package 2 of the tax […]
Read MoreTHE digital content industry in Thailand is forecast to reach Bt26 billion by the end of this year, supported by the efforts of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), which is fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors. As part of this strategy, the agency is preparing to provide grants worth Bt2.4 million to […]
Read MoreThe Indonesian government on Thursday announced it would issue Japanese yen-denominated samurai bonds worth 100 billion yen (US$912.18 million). The government debt papers consists of four series — RlJPY0521, RlJPY0523, RlJPY0525, and RlJPY0528 – which are worth 49 billion yen, 39 billion yen, 3,5 billion yen and 8,5 billion yen respectively. The coupon rates of […]
Read MoreNeighbourhoods along mass-transit lines that offer easy access to the central business district of Bangkok have long been a priority for property developers, especially those specialising in condominiums. Along the BTS, the area north of Victory Monument offers a rich variety of residential neighbourhoods, government and business offices, schools and other facilities. One area that stands out […]
Read MoreNON-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 1.1 per cent year-on-year in the first three months of the year and government planners are maintaining their earlier forecast that the NODX will rise 1-3 per cent for the full year. Total trade was up 2.5 per cent for the first quarter, with the expectation that it will expand […]
Read MoreConcerns have been mounting over a steep increase in local steep prices, however reinstating controls on the price of fuel to cap the spike will only result negative effects on the economy, said Dr Win Myint, secretary of Myanmar Petroleum Trade Association (MPTA). “The system of price controls has been done numerous times in our […]
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