Malaysia finance minister: No tax on the wealthy to prevent shock to financial system
By Hidir Reduan Rashid New Straits Times November 14, 2018 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The government did not introduce capital gains tax on shares and other taxes on the wealthy in […]
Business groups speak out against potential withdrawal of EU GSP
THIHA KO KO & THOMPSON CHAU The Myanmar Times 30 OCT 2018 Myanmar girl works in a garment factory at Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zone in Yangon. Photo – EPA […]
Malaysia, Thailand cross-border trading to be round-the-clock, says Malaysia PM
By Yiswaree Palansamy Malay Mail Wednesday October 24, 2018 BANGKOK, Oct 24 — Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to open up their borders for 24-hour cross-border trading, Prime Minister Tun […]
Myanmar welcomes more investment from Hong Kong
By Mizzima Monday, 22 October 2018 A Myanmar Investment Promotion seminar was held on October 16 at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. The seminar was attended by Mr. Edward Yau, Secretary for […]
PH Ambassador to British Business Leaders: Invest in the Philippines and Reap Great Returns
Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo opens the Philippine Economic Briefing in London at the Four Seasons Hotel LONDON, UK, 25 Sept – “The Philippines already has in place great opportunities […]
A Journey to Thailand through Trade and Investment
From left: Mr Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations (FETCO), Dr Warotai Kosolpisitkul, Fiscal Policy Adviser, Ms Ketsuda Supradit, Minster Econ and Financial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy, […]
Malaysia to promote palm oil in more international markets
By HASHINI KAVISHTRI KANNAN News Straits Times – August 13, 2018 PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia: The Primary Industries Ministry will venture into more international markets to promote Malaysia’s palm oil.
Myanmar to showcase investment projects, reforms in Hong Kong’s Belt and Road forum
By AUNG NAING OO The Myanmar Times June 26, 2018 One of the objectives of the Belt and Road Summit is to explore new economic opportunities under the Belt and Road […]
Engage to overcome Myanmar bias against Chinese investments
Thompson Chau The Myanmar Times Thu June 21, 2018 There is an “implicit bias against Chinese investments” in Myanmar, a report from the International Growth Centre argued, attributing the prejudice to […]
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