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Budget expectations for a new Malaysia

BUDGET 2019 is expected to be a tough one –with potential new taxes, existing tax hikes and prudent spending given the government’s commitment to tackle the nation’s debt situation. It is also the perfect time for the new government to launch reforms that are effective to future proof Malaysia and I am glad that a […]

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Myanmar: Business groups speak out against potential withdrawal of EU GSP

Three major domestic business organisations have urged Brussel’s visiting mission not to revoke Myanmar’s access to the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). Meanwhile, The Myanmar Times understands that a statement co-signed by six European business groups has been addressed to the monitoring mission, arguing that withdrawing GSP “will undoubtedly have a detrimental impact on the most vulnerable people […]

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Cambodian-Thai​​ border trade increases

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand reached $3.16 billion in the first nine months – an increase of 14.08 per cent year-on-year. Imports to Cambodia were worth $2.65 billion, representing a 19.26 per cent increase in contrast with exports to Thailand that was valued at merely $543.26 million or a 6.2 per cent drop. “Border […]

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