Singapore looks to ditch cryptocurrency tax
Singapore says it is planning to table legislation to end VAT on transactions using cryptocurrencies. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) said the supply...
EU trade deal to further boost Vietnam economy
Vietnam and the European Union have signed a trade deal to eliminate 99 per cent of tariffs on goods to the bloc, which could...
US calls on Myanmar to end Rakhine blackout
Pressure is rising on Myanmar to end its mobile internet shutdowns in areas of two impoverished states, with the United States saying the restrictions...
Singapore opens drug research centre
In an effort to take Singapore’s drug development to the next level, a national centre for drug research has opened in the city-state. Based at...
Indonesia restricts social media to end riots
Indonesia has restricted access to Facebook and WhatsApp after rioting broke out in Jakarta in the wake of the presidential election results. Blocking social media...
Indonesia unveils $400bn investment plans
Indonesia has unveiled plans for more than US$400 billion in building projects, from constructing 25 airports to developing power stations in an attempt to...
India and Vietnam vow to boost defence cooperation
India and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen bilateral defence and security, agriculture, technology and nuclear, oil, gas and renewable energy cooperation as Vice President...
Singapore passes divisive ‘fake news’ law
After a heated debate, Singapore's parliament has passed its controversial "anti-fake news" bill despite concerns over free speech and abuse of power. Ministers have been...
Singapore told to look to domestic market for growth
Singaporean growth this year is expected to come in slightly below the midpoint of the 1.5 to 3.5 per cent forecast range without any...
Singapore minister defends fake news bill
Singapore’s controversial “fake news” legislation is due to come into effect after June as the city-state tries to control online falsities. The Protection from Online...
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Southeast Asian countries rescue constituents in Wuhan
Southeast Asian (SEA) countries are now in touch with their constituents who were trapped in Wuhan, China amid the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak...
Wuhan tourists denied of Philippine visa
The Philippine government is now denying visa-on-arrival applications from tourists originating from Wuhan, China amid risks posed by the coronavirus. The denial of applications came...
Malaysia will no longer be the world’s ‘dumping site’
The Southeast Asia country is putting a stop to all illegal importing of plastic waste into the country from wealthier nations. In fact, those who...