MANILA, Philippines — The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) may expand by over six percent amid pent-up demand as well as the easing of inflation back to within the two to four percent target range toward the end of the year, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla. In his speech during […]
Read MoreDomestic aviation and tourism businesses are expecting the Government to adopt a more open visa policy for international tourists, while proposing tourist visa exemption from 15 days to 30 days as at present. Domestic aviation and tourism businesses propose that tourist visa exemptions are extended from 15 days to 30 days. At a recent seminar […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Economists have called for more clarity on the subsidy rationalisation measures announced under the revised Budget 2023. “It is disappointing to see that there are no clear policies on subsidy rationalisation despite repeated indications by the government. “Shadowed by the six state elections in the middle of this year, we think the government […]
Read MoreThailand recorded 2.14 million foreign visitors in January, tourism ministry data showed on Monday, down slightly from the previous month but helped by the return of travellers from China after Beijing removed its Covid-19 restrictions. January’s figures showed a surge in arrival numbers from 133,828 in January 2022, when entry restrictions were in place in Thailand. […]
Read MoreThe ministry is collecting public opinions on the proposal to develop the revised Law on Special Consumption Tax in which the SCT applied in these products should be increased, saigondautu.com.vn reported. HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Finance has proposed to increase the special consumption tax (SCT) on a number of items harmful to health including tobacco, beer, […]
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