May 19, 2010
Governments of emerging Asian economies have been warned to be ready for sudden increases in investment capital inflows, and prepare appropriate policy responses. On May 18th the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its annual Asian Capital Markets Monitor report, which investigates the performance and outlooks for the equity, bond and currency markets in emerging economies. [...]
Governments of emerging Asian economies have been warned to be ready for sudden increases in investment capital inflows, and prepare appropriate policy responses.
On May 18th the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its annual Asian Capital Markets Monitor report, which investigates the performance and outlooks for the equity, bond and currency markets in emerging economies. According to the report, several factors have cumulatively increased the risk of Asian economies facing sudden high levels of investment capitals, leading potential destabilization of currency and financial ... Read More
May 17, 2010
The legislation governing taxation of interest earned on bonds and certificates of deposit (CD) held by foreign investors carrying out business in Vietnam have changed, resulting in a greatly increased tax burden. The Government of Vietnam recently released Circular 64, a new piece of legislation taking effect on June 7th and altering the tax treatment [...]
The legislation governing taxation of interest earned on bonds and certificates of deposit (CD) held by foreign investors carrying out business in Vietnam have changed, resulting in a greatly increased tax burden.
The Government of Vietnam recently released Circular 64, a new piece of legislation taking effect on June 7th and altering the tax treatment of the interest earned on bonds and CD held by overseas investors. Under the new regulations, interest earned will be subject to a 10 percent level of taxation. ... Read More
Apr 27, 2010
In a recent speech given by the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the Finance Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the key economic and fiscal issues, that the IMF perceives as currently facing ASEAN nations, were revealed. On April 26th the IMF published a previously unreleased transcript [...]
In a recent speech given by the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the Finance Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the key economic and fiscal issues, that the IMF perceives as currently facing ASEAN nations, were revealed.
On April 26th the IMF published a previously unreleased transcript of a speech given by Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, at the 14th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting, held on April 8th 2010 in Nha Trang, ... Read More
Mar 15, 2010
According to numerous political and anti-tobacco activists worldwide, taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products should be increased to raise Government revenues and deter smoking. Several anti-smoking organizations across the world have released new reports claiming that a fresh round of tax increases needs to be seen on tobacco products, and Government officials across New Zealand, [...]
According to numerous political and anti-tobacco activists worldwide, taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products should be increased to raise Government revenues and deter smoking.
Several anti-smoking organizations across the world have released new reports claiming that a fresh round of tax increases needs to be seen on tobacco products, and Government officials across New Zealand, several US states, Vietnam and the UK are looking set to oblige. Although, the governments and anti-smoking groups are fighting for differing causes, with Governments citing budgetary ... Read More
