A draft bill on e-business tax, a levy on foreign-based online platform operators earning income in Thailand, is expected to be enforced next year, says the Revenue Department’s head. The bill is being deliberated by the Council of State and will be forwarded to the cabinet and the parliament houses for approval later, said director-general […]
Read MoreBank Indonesia (BI) held the nation’s benchmark interest rate steady at 5 percent on Thursday after cutting the policy rate by a total of 100 basis points (bps) in the second half of this year to fuel economic expansion. Loan growth dropped to 6.53 percent in October, further signaling weak economic expansion. “With improving global and […]
Read MoreKampot this week opened the first area in Cambodia dedicated exclusively to street food. Food Street was officially inaugurated Wednesday, offering local delicacies and targeting mostly tourists. The launch took place just two days ahead of the annual Sea Festival, which this year is held in Kampot. The festival is expected to attract at least […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The government is intensifying the regulation of small-scale mining operations in the country, particularly in monitoring undisposed residual stockpiles outside mining sites as it continues to revamp the extractive industry. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through attached agency Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), recently issued an administrative order that will […]
Read MoreThe Thai computer market continues to be subdued this year, with a possible contraction of 0-3% in terms of unit sales as the sluggish economy takes a toll on the segment, say industry analysts. Meanwhile, computers next year will be made smarter, faster and segmented with longer battery life, thanks to advanced technologies including 5G, […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Besides rapid urbanization, the rising income of consumers is one of the reasons for the booming of the Vietnamese retail market. The entry of new players into the Vietnamese retail market has forced some old ones out and experts said that only big players with understanding of local needs could survive. Most foreign […]
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