No plans to reintroduce GST in M’sia due to current economic challenges: MoF
GST will only be considered after determining the improvement of the mechanism compared to before, The Finance Ministry said.
Finance
Take steps to protect local banks: Malaysian Chinese Association president
He urged the government to implement proactive policies and issuing statements to reassure Malaysians that banks are still safe.
China plans more steps to attract, utilise foreign investment
The country will steadily expand institutional opening-up by proactively adopting relevant rules, regulations, and standards.
Why microfinance lending in Nepal has been embroiled in controversies
Borrowers cite anomalies like exorbitant interest rates for their failure to pay back loans.
Sri Lanka’s investment information to be digitised
The purpose of this move is to encourage and promote investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Invest in Indonesia, even during political years: Airlangga
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs said that Indonesia had gone through so many election cycles that political tension was no longer an issue.
Bangladesh, Japan eye strategic relationship
Bangladesh hoped that these projects will bring more Japanese investments.
Bihar Budget promises 1 million new jobs, focus on high growth rate
Amidst continuous disruption by the opposition BJP and order situations in the state, the minister gave detailed sector wise allocation of funds.
Realistic GDP growth forecast at around 5%
Thanks to the substantial policy adjustment for real estate, this year is likely to see no significant decline in the property market, but rather a partial recovery.
Experts hail Hong Kong’s new investment immigration program
Investment at a certain amount in the local asset market, excluding in property, is required for the applicant to qualify.