HANOI — Importing used cars with nine seats and less will become harder if a proposal to raise used car tariffs is approved by the Government. In fact, the proposed import tax rate is double its current level and would make used cars more expensive than new ones. The draft was recently issued by the […]
Read MoreHANOI — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has drafted a few adjustments to charges and fees in several sectors under its management. In a draft circular amending Circular No 286/2016/TT-BTC, the ministry has proposed to reduce the fee for the issuance of export food certificates, at the request of the importing country, from VND350,000 (US$15.5) […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Central Government attempts to increase the number of fish consumption by launching several programs ranging from ‘Let’s Eat Fish’ (gemar makan ikan) campaign, farming, to technology. “We have to admit that the number of fish consumption in Indonesia is still low. Because of that, the government through Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries keeps […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest inflation forecasts set by the Monetary Board are still ‘doable’ even as the consumer price index in August quickened to its fastest pace in three months. BSP officer-in-charge Diwa Guinigundo said the inflation forecasts set by the Monetary Board at the rate setting […]
Read MoreHONG KONG: Hong Kong and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations announced on Saturday that they had concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement and related investment pact. Asean and mainland China have had a free trade agreement in effect since 2010. “Asean is a very important trading partner of Hong Kong. It was […]
Read MoreThai Summit Harness Plc, a subsidiary of auto parts maker Thai Summit Group, is still awaiting clearer details about the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) before expanding in the region, particularly with regard to electric vehicles (EVs), says executive vice-president Saroge Vasuvanich. He said the company plans an increase in efficiency of projects and R&D to […]
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