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Adding value to the Malaysian rubber industry

RUBBER time is an old reference that Malaysian used for a laid-back attitude, but when it actually involves rubber, it is not a concept the industry can afford to enjoy. To keep up with the rapid evolution of technology, rubber industry players must now be nimble and embrace change ¬– an ethos that the Malaysian […]

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Vietnam transport ministry to issue licenses for airlines operating international flights

The Hanoitimes – Vietnam’s aviation authority would give permission for airlines to resume flight routes to six major markets namely South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Laos and Cambodia. Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) is consulting with authorities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City before issuing licenses for airlines operating regular commercial flights internationally. Based on […]

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Thailand: B30,000 tax break gets nod

The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (Cesa) on Wednesday approved a proposal to offer taxpayers income tax deductions of up to 30,000 baht for purchasing products and services with a 7% value-added tax (VAT), in another bid to boost domestic consumption. Effective from Oct 23 until Dec 31, the tax deduction offer will apply to […]

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ADB urges SEA economies: Tap green financing for recovery

MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is urging policy makers in Southeast Asia to tap into green financing to raise funds for projects that will help economies recover. A new report by the Manila-based multilateral agency, “Green Finance Strategies for Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery in Southeast Asia,” said innovative financing can help catalyze the […]

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Singapore’s resident unemployment rate up in August

SINGAPORE: The resident unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage points in the month of August to 4.5%, said a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) report yesterday. This was slightly higher than the increase of 0.3 percentage points in July, when the resident unemployment rate was 4.1%. While monthly unemployment rates have so far generally remained lower […]

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