1885064
Read More

Malaysia: Inflationary pressures likely to stay elevated

PETALING JAYA: Inflationary pressures are expected to stay elevated in the near term. UOB Global Economics and Markets Research said headline inflation, as measured by the change in consumer price index (CPI), would likely stay elevated in the near-term before decelerating this year. “The government is prioritising measures to reduce the cost of living by […]

Read More
th02
Read More

Thailand: A challenging year ahead

Bangkok Post: Global economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain sluggish, following a year roiled by the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation. The International Monetary Fund projects global economic growth of 2.7% in 2023, slowing from 3.2% last year and 6% in 2021. A key factor behind the slowdown is a shift in […]

Read More
logo
Read More

Vietnam: VAT, fuel tax cuts proposed for extension

Business associations have written to the Government and the Ministry of Finance proposing extending the VAT cut of two percentage points and the environmental protection tax cut for fuel till the end of 2023. From January 1, 2023, many supporting policies for households and businesses will no longer be valid, including the VAT reduction and […]

Read More