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GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
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.
Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
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.
Call to increase government pawnshop lending limits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2024
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is preparing to increase the pawn limit as state-run pawnshops expand and gold prices rise, says director-general Tibordee Wattanakul.
Tie-up aims to add another 200,000 members to fund
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/02/2024
» The National Savings Fund (NSF) is partnering with TrueMoney to increase membership of the fund based on the country's ageing demographics, says NSF secretary-general Jaruluck Ruengsuwan.
NESDC issues warning on welfare spending surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2023
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has warned the government that the fiscal gap is starting to narrow due to the expansion of the state welfare budget, said secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Justifying the digital wallet scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
Minister considers cutting debt burden
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2023
» One way to ease household debt would be to reduce the amount owed for those who are ready to solve their problems, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.