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State collection undershoots target by B34.1bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/10/2025
» The government's revenue collection for the first 11 months of fiscal 2025 fell short of its target by 34.1 billion baht due to lower collections than projected from auto excise tax, corporate income tax, and value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods.
Malaysia to tweak petrol subsidies from end-September
Published on 22/09/2025
» Malaysia will tweak subsidies on the country’s most popular fuel by end-September, a move that will see foreigners paying higher pump prices as the government looks to narrow its budget deficit.
China to have 300,000 driverless taxis
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/08/2025
» SHANGHAI — China is likely to see 300,000 driverless cabs operate in its four top-tier cities as early as 2030, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector, UBS said on Thursday.
Thai growth forecast receives upgrade
Business, Published on 19/08/2025
» The government's planning unit has raised the median estimate of Thailand's GDP growth forecast for this year to 2%, from an earlier estimate of 1.8%, citing greater clarity on US President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s top economic council called for urgent structural reforms as exports are threatened by US tariffs, even after second-quarter growth surpassed estimates on a rush by businesses to ship goods to beat the new levies.
AI revs up green transformation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/08/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic tool for organisations to navigate the green transformation journey, according to sustainability consultants.
Pacific microstate sells passports to fund climate action
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» SYDNEY - A remote Pacific nation has started selling passports to fund climate action, but is so far struggling to attract new citizens to the low-lying, largely barren island.
Thai growth projections upgraded on lower US tariffs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» The local private sector has increased its forecast for Thai GDP growth this year to 1.8-2.2%, rising from an estimate of 1.5-2% following the recent US decision to reduce tariffs on imports from Thailand from 36% to 19%.
Brexit's parallels with Trump's tariffs tell a tale
News, Published on 06/08/2025
» In figuring out why the US tariff shock hasn't sent the economy or financial world into a tailspin, Britain's exit from the European Union trade bloc provides something of a playbook -- and without a particularly happy ending.
India's power sector needs reform
Oped, Published on 06/08/2025
» As the use of energy-guzzling AI grows, the countries that embrace renewables will gain an obvious competitive advantage. And on this front, China has established a substantial lead. According to the Financial Times, the country is on track to source 50% of its power from renewables (mainly solar and wind, but also nuclear, hydro, and battery-storage systems) by 2028.