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Vietnam moves to ratify CPTPP by end-2018: Spokesperson

The Hanoitimes – The country is in process to ratify the trade deal, in line with current regulations, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade is completing the documents related to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and will submit them to the National Assembly for approval in late […]

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Philippines: DOF expects higher inflation in July

MANILA, Philippines — Inflation likely rose to a fresh peak in July, the Department of Finance said Friday. In an economic bulletin, DOF chief economist Gil Beltran said inflation might have hit 5.3 percent in July. If realized, this would exceed June’s 5.2 percent, which was the highest level in at least five years. According to […]

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Indonesia: Taxpayer complains over 100% property tax increase

A taxpayer in Jagakarta, South Jakarta, has complained about a 100 percent increase in his property tax this year and called on the Jakarta administration to revise its policy. Using the Twitter handle @hotelsyariahJKT, the taxpayer posted two bills for land and building tax (PBB) for his property. The 2017 bill shows a total PBB of Rp 15,945,350, while the […]

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Vietnam: Platinum Victory sets sight on higher stake in Vinamilk

The Hanoitimes – Hong Kong-based Platinum Victory and F&N Dairy Investment – a group backed by Thai tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi – are in a race to increase their respective holdings at Vietnam Diary Products Company, known as Vinamilk. Platinum Victory – a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson – has registered to purchase 14.51 million […]

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