Economy

Vietnam Small Businesses Face Cost Burden Amid E-Invoice Mandate

From June 2025, over 37,000 small businesses in Vietnam must adopt e-invoicing. Many worry about high costs and lack of…

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Vietnam and Singapore Deepen Economic Ties Amid Global Forum Talks

Vietnam and Singapore discuss new industrial parks and high-tech cooperation during WEF Tianjin.

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Indonesia to Revitalize 20,000 Hectares of Shrimp Farms with $1.6 Billion Investment

Danantara to invest $1.6 billion in revitalizing shrimp farms across four districts in West Java.

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Indonesia Plans New E-Commerce Tax for Small Sellers on Shopee and Tokopedia

Indonesia plans to require e-commerce platforms to collect 0.5% tax from small businesses, possibly starting next month.

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Malaysia Exempts Basic Banking Services from 8 Percent SST Expansion

Malaysia confirms savings and current account fees will not be taxed under the updated SST rules starting July 1, 2025.

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Sports Toto Buys Prime Malaysia Retail Units

Sports Toto purchases three Berjaya Times Square retail units for over USD 6.5 million in a related-party deal.

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Malaysia to Enforce EPF Contributions for Foreign Workers Starting October

EPF mandates 2% monthly contributions from employers and foreign workers in Malaysia beginning October 2025.

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Malaysia Becomes Key Gateway to ASEAN for Kyrgyz Republic

Malaysia eyes strategic economic ties with Kyrgyz Republic to connect ASEAN and Central Asia.

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Allianz Malaysia Backs Healthcare Reform to Curb Soaring Medical Costs

Allianz Malaysia supports government reforms amid rising medical inflation, calling for urgent action.

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