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Chinese visit prompts Tonga government to review business investment policy

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:26
Tonga government officials told a Chinese business delegation that they would review a policy that imposes 15% consumption tax on business investments in Tonga. They also told the potential investors that tourism is “Tonga’s most vibrant industry” and that Tonga has fish to give for fishing boats and it will speed up its process of issuing licenses to fish in Tonga’s waters.
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Discussions continue on Tonga's Employment Relations Bill

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 20:39
A draft Employment Relations Bill 2013 is being discussed in Nuku’alofa introduced by a Government convinced that there are important provisions that need to be legislated soon to safeguard fundamental rights. Some business owners questioned how fair the bill will be for those involved, its costs and impact on businesses who are already struggling in a weak economy, while others supported it. By Linny Folau
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TCCI warns that Employment Relations Act will cripple businesses

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 11:05
An ill-timed move by government to enact an Employment Relations Bill 2013 will cripple businesses with extra costs and reduce employment, according to the Tonga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., who this week are facing a growing confrontation with Tonga’s Minister of Labour, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and hardliners in Tonga’s Public Service Association.

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