The Hanoitimes – The move would help support the development of local supporting industries, particularly the automobile manufacturing and assembling in the 2019 – 2023 period. Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) plans to remove import tariffs for auto parts and accessories which are currently not available domestically. The proposal is part of the draft decree in […]
Read MoreThe National and Economic Social Development Council will today release the gross domestic product results for the second quarter of this year. Most research houses predict growth would be slower at around slightly over 2 per cent, compared with 2.8 per cent in the first quarter which was the slowest growth in nearly four years. […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) along with its partners, have launched the first sector-specific guide that will provide both listed and non-listed maritime companies with a practical framework, including best practices for creating a maritime sustainability report. Other partners include the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), the […]
Read MoreQuang Ninh (VNA) – Officials in charge of external affairs from parliaments of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia gathered in the northern province of Quang Ninh on August 17 during their seventh conference that focused on the role of parliament in realising agreements reached by the three countries in the Development Triangle. Addressing the event, National Assembly […]
Read MoreWith technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) rapidly permeating society, ASEAN’s youth will need to reinvent themselves to stay relevant in the job market. Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies are stamping their mark in everything from agriculture to the legal profession – streamlining processes, increasing productivity and reducing costs. The […]
Read MoreLower rents are lifting occupancy levels in the Yangon office market but political uncertainty is deterring new entrants, according to a report by a new property consultancy. Since 2016 the slow pace of economic reforms and the Rakhine refugee crisis have caused business optimism to “trail off”, Picon Deed Property Consultants says. The slowdown hit […]
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