Indonesia will officially begin collecting income tax through designated digital marketplaces starting August 1, the Finance Ministry’s Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) announced on July 1.
Author: Elisabeth Xaviera
Business and Economy Correspondent, SEA Daily
Laos Outlines H2 Priorities with Agricultural Exports Spearhead Growth
The Lao government initiated a series of meetings in the last week of June, with a focus on reviewing the country’s development progress throughout the first half of the year and further identifying priority deliverables for the subsequent second half of the year (H2).
Vietnam Debuts Carbon Exchange, Trading Over 1,200 Tonnes
Vietnam officially launched its domestic carbon exchange on June 29 at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), marking a key milestone in aligning the country’s economic growth agenda with its commitment to sustainable development.
Myanmar Celebrates MSME Day, Pushing for Digital Transformation
On June 28, Myanmar concluded its commemoration of the 10th World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day at the Myanmar International Convention Centre-1 in Nay Pyi Taw.
Singapore civil servants to receive mid-year bonus on back of strong Q1 growth
Singapore civil servants will receive a 0.45-month mid-year Annual Variable Component (AVC) bonus, as announced by the Public Service Division (PSD) on June 23. Additional one-off payments of up to 400 million US dollars will be rolled out for junior-grade officers, specifically those in Management Executive (MX) grades equivalent to MX13(I) or below, alongside those under the Operations Support Scheme (OSS).
Laos battles entrenched rural poverty as provincial gaps widen
On June 16, the Lao Ministry of Finance, alongside multi-sectoral authorities, held a meeting in Vientiane to review and discuss the newly drafted National Agenda for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation.
Singapore eases dialect film restrictions following public feedback over surging demand for Chinese hit ‘Dear You’
Singapore authorities have agreed to accommodate additional screenings for the Chinese global box-office hit, Dear You, which will take place from June 25 to 29.
Indonesia-France launch phase two of IndoKAKAO to boost production quality and empower local producers
Indonesia and France have commenced the second phase of the IndoKAKAO project, a bilateral commitment to bolster innovation for a high-quality, sustainable and inclusive cocoa sector in Indonesia. This initiative is jointly coordinated by the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS).
Singapore authorities intervene as over 100 migrant workers claim unpaid wages
On June 22, more than 100 migrant workers converged in front of Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Service Centre, demanding the authorities’ intervention over claims that they have been denied their earnings for at least two months.
Vietnam-Denmark deepen sustainable urban partnership in Da Nang
On June 19, Vice Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Hung hosted Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz for a bilateral meeting. Both sides are striving to forge a deeper partnership, particularly in sustainable development and green investment.