TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The government plans to increase electricity tariffs for 12 non-subsidized groups starting in 2020. Thepolicy is expected to reduce the government’s financial burden in the State Budget (APBN). According to regulations, electricity tariff adjustments should be carried out every three months; referring to changes three production cost (BPP) components, which are the rupiah-to-US dollar exchange rate; inflation, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Factory gate prices grew at a slower pace in May primarily due to easing prices of food manufactures, basic metals and chemical products, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said yesterday. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for manufacturing rose at a slower pace of 2.7 percent in May from 3.6 percent in April, […]
Read MoreResidents in gas-producing regions like Tanintharyi are questioning why they still have to pay higher rates instead of being covered by the national grid. The government hiked electricity tariffs last week, and the new rates took effect on July 1. While consumers of residential and religious buildings will be charged the previous rate of K35 […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Following the agreement, both sides have agreed to exchange intelligence and share customs data, strengthen cooperation in customs control, and fighting against transnational crimes. Vietnam and the US have stepped up efforts for the signing of government-level agreement on customs cooperation, according to General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC). The announcement was made […]
Read MoreSingapore is the easiest place in the world for businesses to meet GST rules, a new study by the University of New South Wales Sydney and KPMG has found. The study analysed the tax compliance burden for GST (also called VAT) of 47 countries worldwide, and found that Singapore had the lowest costs among all the countries in […]
Read MoreNguyen Huu Tuat launched a Vietnamese ride-hailing firm a year ago, with dreams of scaling up the business overseas. Many people told him he should develop fully in Vietnam before expanding abroad. Half a year after its launch, FastGo became the first Vietnamese firm in the ride-hailing sector to expand to foreign markets, going some […]
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