MANILA, Philippines — Soaring inflation is not deterring Filipinos from consuming more meat, a diet shift that also includes healthier options of fish, fruits and vegetables that are becoming more affordable with higher disposable incomes. At present, the phenomenon helps explain the devastating impact of a pestering pork shortage and the higher retail prices it brings and […]
Read MoreCounterfeit and poor-quality goods are the biggest obstacle that customers face on online shopping platforms. Mr. Bao, a customer in Ho Chi Minh City, wanted to buy 2XU brand jogging pants. He ordered the pants on a popular e-commerce site for VND350,000 and after receiving the product, he found out that it was fake. On […]
Read MoreSoutheast Asia has been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the region with the highest risk of heart disease and strokes associated with working long hours. The report, analysing the impact of long working hours on health and life, cited that 11.7 percent of workers in the region work more than 55 hours […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) is concerned with the expected higher number of non-performing loans (NPLs) of tourism-related businesses in the second quarter of this year because of the the third wave of Covid-19. Both the BoT and financial institutions are concerned about rising NPLs in the tourism sector and tourism-related businesses, including aviation, transportation, […]
Read MoreThe 18th China-ASEAN Expo will take place both online and offline in Nanning, capital of South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, in September, the organizer said. This year marks the 30th anniversary of dialogue relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This year’s expo will help expand the platform functions of the […]
Read MoreImposing tax on the leasing of apartments and business premises is not a new idea, but the method of taxation remains controversial. The HCM City Taxation Agency has released a report on tax management of leased apartments and business premises. The taxation body has proposed a pilot program to tax the lessors of apartments and […]
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