Malaysia morning news for July 25
Malaysia’s fiscal deficit down by 39pc, says Guan Eng The Finance Ministry today announced that Malaysia’s fiscal deficit has been brought down 39 per cent to RM21.4 billion in the first five months of this […]
Myanmar morning news for July 24
Investors must repay tax exemptions if businesses shutdown: MIC Licensed investors shall repay the tax exemptions if they want to close their businesses, according to a press conference by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). — […]
Vietnam morning news for July 24
VN needs to extend further visa exemption policy for tourists Việt Nam should extend visa exemption policies for foreign tourists to encourage more visitors to return. — Viet Nam News VN exports $2.24 billion of […]
Malaysia morning news for July 24
Sell-off imminent for Malaysia Airlines, says Najib after Morgan Stanley entry The ex-prime minister says an investment bank is usually hired to sell assets while a union question’s Khazanah’s decision, saying Morgan Stanley won’t know […]
Myanmar morning news for July 23
Myanmar Military Proposes Larger Budget for ‘Stronger’ Armed Forces The Defense Ministry on Monday requested more than 3.37 trillion kyats (US$2.22 billion) for fiscal year 2019-20, which begins Oct. 1. — Irrawaddy Internet Cutoff in […]
Vietnam morning news for July 23
Vietnam cracks down on tariff-dodging export detours The Vietnamese government has begun taking steps to clamp down on shipments of products from China and elsewhere that pass through Vietnam and are relabeled as Vietnamese to […]
Malaysia morning news for July 23
SME Corp targets digitalisation of all SMEs by 2024 SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) expects all small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country to embrace digitalisation in their business operations within five years compared […]
Myanmar morning news for July 22
Myanmar to lift licensing requirement for some import items Licenses for importing some of the over 4,000 products into the country will be done away with as part of the move to facilitate trade and […]
Vietnam morning news for July 22
Vietnam demands China withdraw vessel from South China Sea Reports suggest large-scale standoff between several coastguard ships from each country near the Spratly Islands. — Aljazeera Vietnam’s finance ministry proposes waiving corporate tax for micro […]
Malaysia morning news for July 22
Malaysia retail sales growth rises 3.8% in Q1 The Malaysian retail industry achieved a better-than-expected growth rate of 3.8% in retail sales for the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19) as compared with the same period […]
Bali tourists told to avoid black henna tattoos or risk permanent scarring (video)
Black henna tattoos are a popular holiday ‘souvenir sought after by many visitors to Asean’s holiday resort locations due to their allegedly non-permanent nature and the mistaken belief that they are safe, even for children. […]
Myanmar morning news for July 19
Increase Coal Power Plants in 2030 is Myanmar’s Goal Myanmar Electric Power Convention— Deputy Director for thermal power planning, Aye Min, said that most hydropower generators were up north in their country. — Gineers Now […]