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Germany opposes unilateral tariffs on imports
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2017
» BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she was opposed to unilateral steps to impose tariffs on imports, adding that should the new US administration back such protectionist measures Germany would have to decide how to respond.
New income tax structure comes into effect
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2017
» A revamped personal income tax structure aimed at increasing disposable incomes for taxpayers has officially come into effect since Jan 1 this year, according to the Revenue Department.
US Asia Allies may face biggest currency reversal
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/02/2017
» BANGKOK/SINGAPORE - Asia’s top two performing currencies so far this year are unlikely to enjoy prolonged gains, with the new US administration’s increasing turn toward protectionism set to hit the economies of South Korea and Taiwan.
SET closes up 6.18 to 1,589.13
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index rose 0.39%, or 6.18 points, to 1,589.13 on Monday.
Minister defends B421bn drop in treasury reserves
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2017
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong has defended a relatively low level of treasury reserves at the end of December 2016, saying it was the result of effective management by his ministry to minimise interest costs.
Hong Kong giving its image a makeover
Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 06/02/2017
» What do travellers usually do when they visit Hong Kong? The answers may vary, but most are not hard to guess. Eating and shopping are high on most lists, especially for visitors from other Asian countries.
SET rises 6.72 to 1,589.67 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 6.72 points or 0.42% to close at 1,589.67 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 27.6 billion baht, with 5.07 billion shares traded.
Single screens, multiple pains
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 06/02/2017
» A few decades ago, the family of Mukund Sanghi, a film producer based in Udaipur, owned 20 cinemas in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh states. Over the years 19 of them have closed for various reasons. The only one remaining, the Ashoka in Udaipur, is now run by Fun Cinemas, a brand owned by the international exhibitor Cinépolis.
Yangon gets moving
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 06/02/2017
» The residents of Myanmar's main commercial city are slowly adjusting to the new transport system, introduced nearly a month ago by the region's chief minister.
SET up 3.37 points at opening
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2017
» Thai stocks opened up 0.21% at the start of trade this morning.