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Cambodia: Kingdom’s Investment Law example of ‘simplified approval mechanism’

Cambodia’s Investment Law provides an example of the development and implementation of a simplified approval mechanism, involving automatic approvals which render timelines for approval unnecessary, a report on the investment facilitation for sustainable development within the context of the RCEP, the ASEAN investment facilitation framework and the WTO draft investment facilitation framework for development said. […]

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Thailand: Carbon tax steps gradually taking shape

The Excise Department wants to complete its study of carbon tax collection measures this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas. He said most nations opt for one of two methods when imposing a carbon tax: a levy on carbon dioxide-emitting products, or on factory production processes that emit a high level of carbon dioxide. Mr Ekniti said […]

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Malaysia: High inflation remains a concern, say analysts

PETALING JAYA: Consumers will remain burdened by price pressures moving into 2023, as inflation continues to be stubbornly high in Malaysia. Core inflation has been rising for 14 straight months and food inflation surged to a record-high level in November 2022. With inflation likely to stay elevated, economists anticipate Bank Negara to raise its benchmark […]

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