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State revenue grows 2.1% in first months of fiscal year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/12/2024
» The Revenue Department reported its revenue collection in the first two months of fiscal 2025 grew 2.1% year-on-year, attributed to efforts to bring individuals outside the tax system into compliance and stricter enforcement of tax evasion measures.
Don't expect the 'Korea discount' to disappear
News, Published on 19/12/2024
» South Korea has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons, with a brief spell of martial law, continuing political uncertainty and market ructions. But the sharp underperformance of the country's equity market long predates the turmoil involving recently impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. The deep-rooted problems suggest the so-called "Korea discount" is unlikely to budge even after political calm has been restored.
A taxing question
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira recently unveiled a comprehensive tax reform plan designed to increase state revenue, support national development, enhance competitiveness and reduce domestic disparities.
Trump's tariff blackmail boosts Brics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/12/2024
» Even before officially taking office, United States President-elect Donald J Trump is shaking up the international system with drama and fanfare unlike any other major leader in recent memory. His most recent outburst to slap 100% tariffs on the "Brics" countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, as well as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates -- is a case in point. While it will coerce developing economies to think twice about the cost of going their own way, this tariff blackmail and others like it also risk pushing smaller countries away from the US to other rival big powers, particularly China.
Meaningful digital transformation
News, Published on 20/11/2024
» The relentless pace of technological advancement is nothing short of breathtaking. Quantum computers, soon to compute 47 years faster than today's supercomputers, are nearly a reality. ChatGPT, once a novelty, has seamlessly integrated into daily life. Drones now traverse the skies, delivering food, medicine, and disaster relief to the most remote corners of the globe.
MINT Reports 19% Core Profit Growth for 9M24 Poised for Strong Q4 and 2024
Published on 12/11/2024
» Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) has announced core net profit of THB 5,514 million for the first nine months of 2024, a 19% year-on-year increase. Core EBITDA grew 11% year-on-year to THB 33,623 million, powered by a 9% rise in core revenue driven by outstanding performances in MINT’s hospitality and restaurant businesses. This strong growth was driven by effective revenue optimisation, resulting in increased ADR and RevPAR across MINT’s hotel portfolio, together with sustained cost discipline.
Looking for winners
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/11/2024
» The tax-deductible fund shopping season is here. Many people are looking for both healthy returns and tax incentives to help compensate for their expenses.
Thai firms wary of Trump impact
Business, Published on 08/11/2024
» The business sector is increasingly concerned about Donald Trump's victory in the US election, with analysts expecting the global economy to be affected by increased US protectionism, while interest rates might decline slower than expected.
ONEAM ESG fund return is the leader in its category
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/11/2024
» One Equity Thailand ESG Fund (ONE-THAIESG) has generated the highest return in the Thai ESG fund (TESG) category at 8.53% year-to-date, according to the fund.
Investors cry foul at 'clean energy scam'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2024
» A group of 20 people yesterday petitioned the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) of the police's Central Investigation Bureau against a company they said deceived them into investing in a non-existent clean energy business.