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Global debt dominates G20 finance talks
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» GANDHINAGAR, India: G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs opened talks Monday on debt restructuring deals, multilateral bank reform and finance to tackle climate change, as they aim to bolster a sagging global economy.
Hong Kong cancels trading as typhoon nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/07/2023
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong cancelled trading on the city’s $5.2 trillion stock market on Monday because of typhoon Talim.
Calm approach on tax reforms urged
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2023
» The Finance Ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana is warning the new government that tax reforms to increase revenue must not cause a shock to the economy.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Hoping for a quick political resolution
Business, Published on 15/07/2023
» Whichever faction of parties comes together to form a new government, the business sector insists there is an urgent need to swiftly establish an administration.
He knows what time it is
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/07/2023
» In the past, wristwatches were the go-to item to tell time.
Backup plan in works in case budget is delayed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing a backup plan to sustain the economy if delays in forming a new government affect budget disbursement for the 2024 fiscal year starting on Oct 1.
'We were duped' by studios, says Hollywood actor union president
AFP, Published on 14/07/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Hollywood actors were "duped" into extending negotiations for two weeks by studios who wanted more time to promote their summer blockbuster movies, union president Fran Drescher told AFP on Thursday.
Investors advised to await clearer political signals
Business, Published on 14/07/2023
» Investors are urged to hold some cash amid the political uncertainty and demonstrations, while any outcome from the parliamentary vote for prime minister will be positive for the stock market because it would provide clarity about Thai politics, say analysts.
Delay poses risks to the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline in GDP.