Although much of the economy was impacted by the fourth wave of COVID-19 in 2021, Viet Nam’s imports and exports reached a record of nearly US$670 billion, an increase of almost 23 per cent from 2020. This rise has put Viet Nam into the top 20 leading economies in terms of international trade. Minister of […]
Read MoreClear criteria for calculating withholding taxes on profits from cryptocurrency and digital asset trading is expected to be issued this month, said Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director general of the Revenue Department. Mr Ekniti said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the department to brainstorm with all related parties to make the matter clearer for investors […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Private consumption is expected to stay muted this year as the labor market remains challenging and as households continue to rebuild savings lost since the pandemic started. In its latest economic monitor, Pantheon Macroeconomics said consumption, which accounts for over 70 percent of the economy, is still fragile due to non-virus headwinds. […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales in November 2021 recorded the highest level seen on record, increasing by 7.0 per cent year-on-year to RM118.1 billion, breaching the previous month’s level of RM116.2 billion, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the increase was attributed […]
Read MoreThe economy could see lower growth in the first half than a baseline scenario due mainly to uncertainties caused by the Omicron variant of Covid, according to the Bank of Thailand. Thailand is expected to be able to control the Omicron outbreak within the first quarter, which means the pandemic’s main impact would be felt […]
Read MoreChina will resume customs clearance at three border crossings in Quang Ninh Province from January 11, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Three border crossing reopened: Bac Luan 1 bridge, Bac Luan 2 bridge and Km 3+4 floating bridge. These bridges are crucial to trade flows between Quang Ninh and Guangxi (China). Upon […]
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