FOLLOWING the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), doors will soon open to attract more investments and swell Malaysia’s trade with partnering countries. Almost 60% of Malaysia’s trade involve RCEP members and around 56% of Malaysia’s exports go towards the countries covered by the RCEP, given that Asean’s 10 members are Malaysia’s top […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Ecozone locators will now be able to avail of the five percent gross income tax incentive to include COVID-related expenses as direct costs to maintain operations during the quarantine period. In a statement yesterday, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has approved the assistance being […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Digitalization will be a significant need for Vietnam to boost industrial competitiveness, enhance human capital, as well as keep up with regional and international standards, according to PwC Vietnam. Regional collaboration is now a necessity to make Asia-Pacific more resilient and future-ready. As one of the growing markets, Vietnam is ready to take […]
Read MoreLeading hotel groups in Thailand are urging the government to speed up the reopening process for tourists and provide additional financial measures to offset the shortfall of inbound tourists before they collapse. Accessible financial measures for operators of every size will help protect the industry and maintain jobs while the country waits for reopening mechanisms, […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – A new centre has been launched in the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), providing more opportunities for biomedical firms in Singapore to expand into the Chinese market. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) and SIP launched the A*Star Partners’ Centre virtually on Wednesday (Nov 18). The centre aims to help Singapore […]
Read MoreSeven shopping centers and two markets in Vientiane Capital have agreed to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic under a plan expected to commence next year. Lao Post reports that the project will see reduced plastic consumption and a ban on plastic bags at participating shopping centers and markets. Acting Head of Vientiane Capital Natural Resource and […]
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