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Indonesia needs to shift to a new gear
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/01/2016
» Indonesia in 2016 could face another bumpy ride as economic reforms have yet to bear fruit. However, Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro is confident that Southeast Asia's biggest economy has what it takes to take advantage of Asean economic integration.
From farm to table
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/11/2015
» While many companies are rushing to keep up with the fast pace of Cambodia's economy, Betagro Group prefers a "slow and steady" approach with an emphasis on preparing its people and studying the market in detail.
Open for business
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/10/2015
» With its highly visible enthusiasm to become a strategic centre of mainland Asean, Cambodia continues to welcome investors with open arms.
Home taxable Home
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» While Thailand has put off yet another attempt to impose property taxes amid questions about fairness and practicality, a look around the region shows that many countries tax land and buildings using different criteria and rates.
Paying our fair share
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand's latest attempt to introduce a Land and Building Tax has stalled amid a public outcry that it represents too much of a burden at a time when the economy is weak.
PM needs to show leadership on tax
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Last Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a statement that almost sent my lead story today to the trash can. He postponed consideration of the Land and Building Tax, saying it was likely to pose too much of a burden on too many people.