logo
Read More

Thailand: Tax measures approved for smart city, logistics plans

THE BOARD of Investment yesterday approved a slew of tax measures to support investments for smart cities and smart logistics centres, according to its secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit. The BOI’s tax support for the establishment of smart cities is divided into two categories. First is designed for investments in telecom infrastructure, such as fibre optic network […]

Read More
malay01
Read More

Malaysian ringgit weakens in offshore trading

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s currency weakened in offshore trading after the opposition claimed victory in Wednesday’s general election. The ringgit one-month non-deliverable forward fell 1.7% to 4.0461 against the dollar, after the long-serving former premier, Mahathir Mohamed, 92, claimed that the opposition alliance he leads had won enough parliament seats to form the next government. Results as of […]

Read More
logo
Read More

Myanmar: Yangon government promises to lower petrol prices

The Yangon Regional Government will lower petrol prices to reduce transportation costs for commuters, said Finance and Planning minister U Myint Thaung in the Yangon Parliament on Tuesday. The minister was responding to questions raised by MP U Hla Htay from Mingalar Taungnyunt township. “Transportation charges have been rising as all the petrol stations have […]

Read More