Vietnamese government issues decree on temporary exit ban for tax evaders
Business owners with a tax debt from VND50 million (US$1,950) that is overdue by more than 120 days will potentially be banned from exiting the country.
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Blind spot: The Korea Herald
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China’s Two Sessions to focus on tackling wobbly economy amid growing trade war with US
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Thailand scraps 50-million-baht casino entry rule for local players
The revised draft now requires Thai punters to produce proof of tax payments over the past three years, he said, adding that the 5,000-baht casino entry fee will remain unchanged.