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Top News Headlines In Myanmar, Singapore , Thailand & Vietnam: Jan 4, 2025

Published : 04/01/2025 10:48 AM

 

MYANMAR

1.PLEDGES OF UNITY ON INDEPENDENCE DAY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar pledged five key objectives on the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day 2022. Address armed conflicts, safeguard the state with unity, conduct a free and fair general election, promote balanced development across all sectors, and advance national identity.

 

2.PLANS TO REDUCE OIL PRICES IN THE MARKET -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government is trying to distribute oil at a reasonable price to lessen the burden on consumers, fuel distributors, and energy importers. Almost 90 percent of Myanmar’s fuel is imported and the balance is produced locally.

 

SINGAPORE

1.SINGAPOREANS FALL FURTHER INTO CREDIT CARD DEBT AS ROLLOVER BALANCES HIT RECORD HIGH -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Singaporeans are spending more on their credit cards and getting further into debt as they defer bill repayments and are faced with high interest rates.

 

2.FROM BROWNIES TO MANICURES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES ARE THRIVING. BUT CAN THEY SURVIVE LONG TERM? -- CNA

When Ms Tasnia Saba Tisha started to do her own nails to pamper herself after her O-Levels amid a raging pandemic, never did she imagine that it would soon lead to her doing manicures for clients coming to her from as far away as New York and Italy – all from the comfort of her bedroom.

 

THAILAND

1. ECONOMISTS WARN OF NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THAILAND'S JOINING BRICS -- The Nation

Experts from various economic research institutes believe the country’s partner status could have repercussions on trade and international relations.

 

2. MINISTRY NUDGES SECTORS TO ADAPT -- Bangkok Post

The Industry Ministry is urging manufacturers in five industries, including car manufacturing, to take more serious efforts to adapt to projected US trade policies, the influx of low-cost imports into the Thai market, and disruptive technology.

 

VIETNAM

1.VAT REDUCTION POLICY EXTENDED TO JUNE 2025 -- VIETNAMPLUS

The value-added tax (VAT) reduction has been extended until June 2025. The eight per cent reduction from 10 per cent, introduced to help individuals and businesses cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, was originally set to end last year.

 

2.AUTHORITIES RECORD 18,000 FRAUD CASES IN 2024 -- VIETNAM NEWS

The customs department revealed that 18,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods were recorded last year. The confiscated goods were worth RM5.5 billion (US$1.23 billion). Offenders exploited e-commerce platforms and social media to commit their offences.

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