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Taxing for a more equal society
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 25/08/2017
» The issue of fairness is an important aspect in our everyday life. The conflicts that arise and the anger that permeates our society come largely from the perceived unfairness that exists when we compare our lives to those of others -- often in terms of income, wealth or opportunities.
China's mighty Belt and Road ambitions
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 26/05/2017
» Two weekends ago, China put on a massive show when world leaders gathered in Beijing for the Belt and Road Forum to hear President Xi Jinping outline his plan for a grand project: the Belt and Road Initiative.
What makes a happy country?
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 31/03/2017
» Happiness is a state of mind. It can also be a place. So where do happy people live? The UN answered this question in its World Happiness Report released last week to celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20. The report has been around since 2012, thanks to Bhutan's initiating the launch of an international focus on happiness.
Global economic outlook: Cautious optimism for new year
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 30/12/2016
» December has come once more. To me this is the time to assess how we did the previous year and to think about what might lie ahead. I think we all agree that this has been a year of Black Swan events -- extremely surprising developments that have major consequences.
Donald Trump: Against all odds, winning with confidence
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 25/11/2016
» Whether you love him or not, Donald Trump is now the president-elect of the United States -- against all odds. Against all the experts and the pollsters, against the establishment, against the mainstream media, and even against his own political party, Mr Trump won the election on Nov 8 and got himself into the White House. What is the secret to this man's success?
An older, smaller world
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 25/03/2016
» My grandmother just celebrated her 94th birthday this month. She is one of the lucky 0.2% of people aged over 90 in the world. Despite the more frequent economic and social crises that we face these days, we are actually living longer and healthier lives. The global median age has increased from 23.5 years in 1950 to 29.6 today and is projected to increase to 36.1 by 2050. This is also associated with a significant gain in global life expectancy -- from 47 years in the early 1950s to 70.5 today.
When less could be more: Let's enjoy life in 2016
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 01/02/2016
» I really like the first month of a new year, especially the first day. It feels like there is plenty of time left to begin doing new things and to consider the big picture. And even though the long holiday is over, there is no need to feel sorry. This is because more are around the corner -- Chinese New Year in February and the Thai New Year in April.
Japanese tourism as a new growth driver
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 27/11/2015
» It's been more than 20 years since I last went to Japan. I had been meaning to return several times, especially after the Japanese government waived the visa requirement for Thai tourists, but somehow I never managed to go.
The groans of August: yuan devaluation and beyond
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 28/08/2015
» The month of August does not usually bring good news to global financial markets. While it is a holiday time for many people, August has often witnessed the first signs of cracks in the global economy. We all remember the Russian debt default in 1998, the run on the British bank Northern Rock in 2007, the collapse of US financial markets in 2008 and the US loss of its AAA credit rating in 2011.
India: The world's next shining star
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 31/07/2015
» Good news is hard to find these days, especially in Thailand. Our exports tumbled 7.87% in June, resulting in a 4.84% contraction in US dollar value in the first six months of the year. Meanwhile, the stock market is falling almost every day as corporate earnings weaken.