Digital ecosystem helps boost Vietnam’s tourism growth
Vietnam is considered one of the fastest-growing digital economies in the ASEAN. Experts said digital transformation initiatives launched by the Government, along with those…
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Indonesia’s auto industry expects minimal impact on car sales from VAT hike
Carmakers maintain they can still aim to sell 1 million units of new vehicles next year, despite a revised 2024 target to 850,000 vehicles from 1 million.
Vietnam National Assembly approves fuel environmental tax cut for another year
The National Assembly Standing Committee has issued a resolution on Vietnam’s environmental protection tax rates for petrol, oil, and lubricants in 2025, keeping in effect a tax…
Malaysia’s electricity tariff to increase by 14% from July 2025
For the first six months of RP4 until June 30, 2025, there will be no change in the electricity tariff rate and tariff structure.
New Philippine polymer banknotes more effective against counterfeits
The country's central bank was defending its decisions after the fresh polymer banknotes met backlash from the public, who questioned why portraits of national heroes from the old…
Mitsubishi Motors seen as key to Southeast Asia in Honda, Nissan talks
While Chinese automakers are rapidly increasing their influence, the key to capturing the growing market for Honda and Nissan will depend on whether or not Mitsubishi Motors joins…
November marks 5th consecutive month of export growth for Thailand
In the first 11 months of the year, the country’s total exports reached $275.76 billion, a 5.1% increase from 2023. Imports, meanwhile, amounted to $282.03 billion, leading to a…
Korean won sinks to historic low
More are changing Korean won into dollars as well on expectations that the dollar will continue to prevail as the US President-elect Donald Trump puts forward his "America First"…
Boosting the application of AI in Vietnamese enterprises
From optimising business processes to creating new value propositions, experts say AI is redefining how companies operate and compete.
Bangladesh probes Singaporean tycoon for financial crimes; his lawyers call it a smear campaign
Bangladesh-born Saiful Alam Masud, 64, is the founder and chairman of the S. Alam Group, which is involved in industries as diverse as food, manufacturing, energy, transportation,…