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Business unusual in Malaysia
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2018
» Businesses and investors are still coming to grips with the new political order in Malaysia, where the government led by Mahathir Mohamad is moving quickly to place its stamp on the economy and also bring to justice those accused of corruption, including former prime minister Najib Razak.
New dawn at Dawei
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Four hundred and eighty houses stand ready for villagers in the Bawah area affected by the construction of the Dawei Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in eastern Myanmar. Built three years ago, they remain empty because the local government has yet to approve relocation and compensation plans. Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) continues to maintain them.
Pacific shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2016
» Vietnam and Japan have emerged as the biggest potential winners of the newly signed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) while countries such as Thailand could feel the pain from failing to take part in the years-long negotiations of the biggest trade deal in history.
The case for a base
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/08/2015
» Singapore and Hong Kong have long been established as ideal locations for regional headquarters of companies expanding in Asia, thanks to favourable tax regimes, little red tape and more internationalised financial systems than their Asian peers.
Exploring the options
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/03/2015
» As Thailand takes a three-month respite from the noisy debate over oil and gas exploration, all sides involved hope that the time will be used to come up with a system that promotes energy security and is fair to the public and business alike.
Winning the AEC race
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/09/2014
» Asean is poised to become one of the world's big growth markets, led by economies not yet fully tapped such as Vietnam and Myanmar. But small and mid-sized domestic companies fear being left out amid the intensified competition that regional integration will bring.
Expert suggests wider base, lower rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2012
» Thailand should lower tax rates and get rid of tax holidays as part of its reforms to create a competitive playing field for all investors, making it more attractive to foreign investors, say international analysts.