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Scholar backs tighter curbs on temples
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/07/2025
» A legal scholar is calling for tighter financial regulation of Buddhist temples, arguing senior monks hold power equivalent to high-ranking government officials yet remain exempt from anti-corruption scrutiny.
Leasing firms wary of tighter oversight
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/06/2025
» Leasing firms have expressed concerns over the Bank of Thailand's move to bring auto leasing and hire-purchase businesses under its supervision, saying tighter rules could push vulnerable borrowers towards informal lending.
Singapore's NUS, China's Tsinghua University among world's top producers of rich alumni
Published on 15/05/2025
» The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Tsinghua University are Asia's top universities for generating ultra-wealthy alumni, according to research by Altrata.
Stocks recover after slipping on tough talk from Fed
Business, Published on 23/09/2023
» RECAP: Most stock markets rose on Friday, reversing early losses and a sell-off on Wall Street, as traders contemplate further interest-rate increases by central banks struggling to tame inflation.
Overseas earnings targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Revenue Department has ruled that a person who resides in Thailand for up to 180 days a year and earns overseas income from work or assets will be subject to personal income tax, according to Section 48 of the Revenue Code.
US stocks tumble after Fed rate hike, concerns on economy
AFP, Published on 23/03/2023
» NEW YORK - Wall Street stocks slumped Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve continued hiking interest rates to fight inflation, while noting that banking sector turmoil could weigh on the economy.
OECD raises global growth forecast but recovery 'fragile'
AFP, Published on 17/03/2023
» PARIS: The OECD raised its global economic growth forecast on Friday as inflation eases and China emerges from Covid restrictions, but warned of vulnerabilities as seen in the US bank sector turmoil.
Long arm of the law affects all
Business, Published on 30/12/2022
» With the economy on a recovery path, 2022 offered a roadmap for various industries to grow and cash in on near-term opportunities. For some sectors, a lack of supervision stymied potential development. As new rules are imposed and others expire, businesses and individuals need to adapt because the government is desperate for higher tax revenue.
Rich Chinese eye life abroad amid questions about Xi Jinping policy direction
Published on 09/11/2022
» In early November, amid a resurgence of coronavirus outbreaks across China, a luxury hotel in the southwestern province of Sichuan was fully booked with hundreds of immigration consultants for a three-day summit.
Jack Ma gives up power, escapes Beijing’s crosshairs
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/07/2022
» Jack Ma is taking a weeks-long tour in Europe after largely disappearing from public view for almost two years, adding to signs that China’s government is easing pressure on the entrepreneur as he steps back from a business empire that had made him one of the country’s most powerful people.