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India, Indonesia stand out for EM investors in ageing world
Published on 27/05/2024
» Emerging markets such as India and Indonesia, whose populations are growing at a solid pace, stand to benefit as demographics begin to play a bigger role in investment decisions, according to Fidelity International and BlackRock Investment Institute.
A lever to capture corporate tax scofflaws
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2024
» Global tax reform efforts, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), have been building momentum since 2021, reaching agreement on one of the two pillars of tax reform: the establishment of a global minimum tax.
Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.
Thousands rally against far right in Germany
Published on 03/02/2024
» BERLIN - Around 120,000 people took to the streets of Berlin on Saturday in the fourth week of protests against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Vietnam tightens limits on investors' stakes in banks
Published on 18/01/2024
» HANOI: Vietnam's legislature on Thursday approved new rules that lower the maximum stake investors can hold in domestic banks, a move aimed at reducing risks of market manipulation, but that could make investment in lenders less attractive.
Revamping child policy
News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2024
» For National Children's Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised no more dinosaur displays at the Government House like the ones the previous administration used to hold.
New attempt to tackle massive SRT debt
Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2023
» The Ministry of Transport is planning to reform the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) in a bid to solve its longstanding 230-billion-baht debt and allow the agency to generate more income from rail transport.
Gabon's new strongman meets regional envoy, opposition chief
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» LIBREVILLE - Gabon's new strongman on Tuesday met central Africa's mediator for the country following a coup last week that brought the curtain down on the 55-year Bongo dynasty.
Talks with Macron leave French opposition cold
AFP, Published on 31/08/2023
» SAINT-DENIS, France - French political leaders from left and right were left unconvinced Thursday by marathon talks aimed at finding common ground with President Emmanuel Macron, who is struggling to build new momentum in a hung parliament.
TCC calls for pension scheme reversal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is insisting the new government revise a new regulation that limits some elderly people from receiving monthly allowances and restores the universal pension scheme with an upgrade of 3,000 baht per month.