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Investor sentiment buoyant in ASEAN; PH leads in GDP growth forecast

April 27, 2018 by Thiha

Despite concerns on the domestic tax environment in the Philippines, the country still ranks highest in terms of high GDP growth projection in ASEAN, which growth is partly driven by government spending, according to a survey. The Oxford Business Group launched its edition of the Business Barometer: OBG in ASEAN CEO Survey, which pointed to […]

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UMFCCI members push for lower tax rates

January 15, 2018 by Thiha

BUSINESSES at the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry have urged Nay Pyi Taw to lower the tax rate, while the Internal Revenue Department said the tax rate has been lowered on an annual basis. Businesses collectively asked the tax rate to be reduced during the Chief Financial Officer conference (CFO […]

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