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People hit the gym to shed Tet weight gain

Gyms, yoga studios and personal trainers are reporting a 50% surge in attendance after the Tet holidays as people seek to lose weight and get back in shape. Lai Luan, a personal trainer at Elite Fitness in Hanoi, has his hands full with workout enthusiasts. He estimates that, after the …

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Vietnam considering taxing land and buildings separately

Vietnam considering taxing land and buildings separately

The government is considering taxing land and buildings separately as Vietnam’s property tax remains low compared to other countries. In Vietnam there is no tax on buildings although urbanization has created a considerable added value to land, while some countries tax both land and buildings, the government said in a …

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Thailand to build $8.8B airport city to boost aviation, tourism

The Thai government has given the greenlight for the building of a 290-billion baht ($8.82 billion) aviation city, with construction expected to begin early this year. The project will turn U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Rayong and Pattaya cities, into a new international airport linked with Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi …

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