Tax refund has never been an easy process, especially in the Philippines. Some say that getting a tax refund in the Philippines is almost next to impossible, a tedious and a time-consuming process that can trigger a mandatory tax audit on the taxpayer. For companies, however, who are engaged in zero-rated sales but have accumulated […]
Read MoreThe Finance Ministry has not made a decision on whether the import duty on luxury brands will be temporarily cut to 5% from 30% as proposed by the Tourism and Sports Ministry to boost tourism this year. The Tourism and Sports Ministry has not made an official request to the Finance Ministry, so the latter […]
Read MoreExports shrank by 1.39% year-on-year in September but improved from the 4% plunge in August, boosted by higher shipments of industrial products. The Commerce Ministry said customs-cleared outbound shipments fetched US$20.5 billion in September, down 1.39% from the same month last year, with those in baht terms totalling 626 billion baht, down 7.76%. Pimchanok Vonkorpon, […]
Read MoreThe 2019 Myanmar Trademark Law, which was finally enacted on January 30, 2019, is an important step in the government’s efforts to attract foreign investment. The new law establishes a framework for a comprehensive trademark registration and protection system for both foreign and domestic trademark owners. While the effective date has not yet been announced, […]
Read MoreTOA-Chugoku Paints (TCP) has earmarked 500 million baht to construct its first overseas paint factory in Myanmar, expecting to capture demand from megaprojects. The new factory will produce two paint products — heavy-duty coating and marine paint — with a monthly capacity of 300 tonnes. The project will be located in Thilawa Special Economic Zone […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The risk of Malaysia being excluded from the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) is lower now after Bank Negara’s initiatives and engagements to address investor concerns, RAM Ratings says. However, the possibility of an exclusion from the WGBI still cannot be completely discounted because Malaysia remains on the FTSE Russell’s watchlist for a […]
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