INFLATION accelerated to an over three-year high in February, the government reported on Tuesday, with higher food, beverage and tobacco prices said to have been the primary drivers. Using 2012 as the new base year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said that consumer price growth rose to 3.9 percent last month, up from January’s 3.4 […]
Read MoreThe government has launched a Development Assistance Policy (DAP) under which it aims to more effectively and transparently channel aid funds provided by international agencies to where they are needed. Over the years, Myanmar has received billions in international aid and assistance from the likes of International Partners in Development, United Nations and other international […]
Read MoreA draft bill on e-business tax, a levy on online purchases, advertisements and website rent in Thailand earned by operators with a presence outside the country, will go before the cabinet this month. The draft will require online business operators with a foreign presence to remit value-added tax (VAT) from transactions occurring in Thailand to […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Labor Minister Hanif Dhakiri said the government plans to simplify the foreign workers’ employment (TKA) permit and promised to tighten the supervision. Hanif explained that one of the plans is to remove the recommendation terms from a particular ministry or institution. “The recommendation will be eliminated because so far it takes a long time enough,” […]
Read More[SINGAPORE] Private-hire car services Uber and Grab could be regulated in the future, and even subject to licensing, as the Government undertakes a review of the point-to-point transportation sector. Due to the growth of the industry, it is “imperative” that the Government has sufficient regulatory oversight over ride-hailing apps, to protect the interests of commuters […]
Read MoreA halal certification created by the Cambodian government is now available for companies that produce or sell food items in the kingdom. “Now we have our own halal logo which we have been developing for about 8 years. We call on companies to apply for this label to help promote it in Cambodian and abroad,” […]
Read More
Thailand
