The government program, which began in January with the aim of fighting malnutrition, delivers on a campaign promise by President Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia tobacco excise tax to stay unchanged in 2026
Indonesia will keep its excise tax rates on tobacco products unchanged next year, after considering the impact such taxes have on employment in the tobacco industry, Finance minister Purbaya Yudhi ...
Malaysia’s renewable energy mix expected to reach 31% target by December
Malaysia is on track to meet its renewable energy (RE) target, with RE already accounting for 30 per cent of the energy mix - close to the 31 per cent goal set for year-end, said Deputy Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s industrial property market embraces green transition as key growth driver
The robust recovery of manufacturing, the accelerating wave of foreign direct investment (FDI), and increasingly supportive legal policies are ushering in a new phase of growth for Vietnam's ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese corporate boards have changed dramatically in recent years
Boardrooms at listed Japanese companies have considerably changed over the past decade with the growing presence of outside directors. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the ...
PIAF voices concern over ‘anti-business’ actions by FBR
Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Chairman and president-elect of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol, has sounded an alarm over what he ...
Wilmar drops close to 4% on guilty verdict from Indonesia Supreme Court
The company allegedly engaged in bribery to obtain palm oil export permits in 2022 Read more at The Business Times.
China launches an investigation into Mexico’s tariffs on imports from Asia
BEIJING -- China has opened an investigation into whether import tariffs being imposed by Mexico are a trade and investment barrier. Mexico plans to impose taxes as high as 50% on more than 1,400 ...
South Korea’s Trade Talks With U.S. Fuel Won Weakness and Investor Concerns
South Koreas trade negotiations with the Trump administration are facing increasing political uncertainty, raising fears among investors that Seoul could either strike an unfavorable deal or fail to ...
Thailand’s credit rating not a concern, no VAT hike plan, official says
Thailand's credit rating is not a concern due to very low levels of foreign debt, a deputy finance minister said on Friday, adding that the government is now trying to boost the economy to bring "the ...