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New decree offers tax breaks for investors in Lao SEZs

Domestic and foreign investors will be granted a number of tax breaks under a new amended decree related to specific and special economic zones (SEZs) issued recently by the government. The new decree highlights the government’s policy on SEZ development, requirements for their establishment, incentives granted to investors, one-stop service delivery, and the obligations of […]

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Thailand: VAT ON E-COMMERCE, INTERNET PLATFORMS

The Cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to collect VAT from foreign|e-commerce and Internet platforms. It has also given the green light for the collection of a 7-per cent value added tax from foreign vendors and e-commerce platforms, said government spokesman Maj-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd.  The taxes will apply to those selling goods and services on Internet […]

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Philippines – BSP: Policy responses timely, appropriate

MANILA, Philippines — Monetary policy responses to inflation were timely and appropriate amid calls for more forceful policy action, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). In his speech during the 2018 mid-year economic briefing organized by the Institute of Corporate Directors, BSP Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the successive rate hikes in May and […]

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Singapore’s lead over Malaysia’s economy shrinking

SINGAPORE: Malaysia is inching closer to regaining its lead over Singapore’s economy after trailing for a third straight year.  The nation’s gross domestic product was $314.5 billion in 2017, about $9.4 billion less than Singapore’s $323.9 billion, according to data from the World Bank.  That deficit is set to shrink to just over $2 billion […]

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