WORKERS working from home can claim deduction against employment income for charges such as electricity and telecommunication expenses not reimbursed by employers. An Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) spokesperson told The Business Times: “Tax deduction against employment income is allowable for expenses incurred wholly and exclusively in the production of employment income. “ To […]
Read MorePoipet Special Economic Zone – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc. – is aiming to become a higher value-added production hub, particularly for electronics, mechanical and automotive parts, according to its Chief Executive Officer. The zone will also utilize its close proximity to the Thai border and access to the developing […]
Read MoreDespite a rise in exports for a second straight month in April, a key trade group is maintaining its export forecast at an 8% contraction this year. The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) cited uncertainty over the end of the coronavirus crisis, the economic slowdown of key trading partners and relatively weak purchasing power because […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — JobStreet has found that several industries, including information technology, manufacturing, banking, retail and healthcare continue to show growth and are still hiring during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to its country manager Gan Bock Herm. He expects the growth will remain for some time as companies are looking at how they […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The Vietnamese government intends to meet 80% of its domestic pharmaceutical demand through local drug manufacturers. Vietnam’s goal of having the majority of its pharmaceutical demand be met by local firms will shape the country’s medicine market, according to Fitch Solutions, a subsidiary of Fitch Group. Even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Facebook Inc messaging platform WhatsApp and Paypal Holdings Inc on Wednesday said they have invested in payment and ride-hailing firm Gojek as part of the Indonesian firm’s ongoing fundraising round. WhatsApp and Paypal did not disclose the size of the investment or the stakes they would receive. WhatsApp Chief Operations Officer Matt Idema in […]
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