Malaysia Finance Ministry to publish a PBS for the first time
The Malaysian Ministry of Finance (MOF) has agreed to publish a Pre-Budget Statement (PBS) for Budget 2022. This PBS is the first in the nation’s...
Malaysia stock market continues higher trading despite Malaysia PM Muhyddin and Cabinet Resignation
Despite yesterday's political drama from PM Muhyiddin, the local stock market edged up in early Tuesday trade. Chipmakers and tech stocks retook the lead today,...
Joseph Schooling’s Father Diagnosed with Cancer
Joseph Schooling's father was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago. One Championship Founder Chatri Sityodtong announced this news via a Facebook post on 30th...
Netherlands is now the third largest investments contributor to Indonesia
The Netherlands has become the third-largest source of foreign investment for Indonesia in the second quarter of the year. Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that...
Foreign Platform and Website Operators to pay VAT in Thailand
Around 20 large foreign online platform operators plan to register as value-added tax (VAT) payers in Thailand. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director-general of the Revenue Department, announced...
Singapore KTV cluster hits 120 cases today. 2 to dine rule back.
The Singapore KTV cluster that erupted this week hit 120 cases today. The 2 to dine rule is back. On Monday (Jul 12), the Ministry...
Indonesia Economic Growth may reach 7 Percent
Indonesia's economy is believed to clock a nearly seven-percent growth in the second quarter of 2021. A minister stated this rise follows an upward trend...
Thai PM denies B50bn Thai Airways recap plan and involvement
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday denied reports that the government, through the Finance Ministry, would allocate 50 billion baht to recapitalise financially struggling Thai...
Singapore and Malaysia to allow travel on compassionate grounds from May 17
Travel on compassionate grounds between Singapore and Malaysia will be allowed from May 17. This news comes amid Covid-19 restrictions that ban the bulk of...
Hua Hin may allow foreign tourists
Hua Hin is ready to follow the government's reopening plan and target vaccinated tourists without quarantine requirements in October. This plan comes under the Hua...