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Plugged into change
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 06/04/2015
» As demand for technology accelerates and shifts rapidly with changing lifestyles, technology companies need to be innovation-driven and embrace change to stay ahead of the pack.
Home taxable Home
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» While Thailand has put off yet another attempt to impose property taxes amid questions about fairness and practicality, a look around the region shows that many countries tax land and buildings using different criteria and rates.
Paying our fair share
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand's latest attempt to introduce a Land and Building Tax has stalled amid a public outcry that it represents too much of a burden at a time when the economy is weak.
PM needs to show leadership on tax
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Last Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a statement that almost sent my lead story today to the trash can. He postponed consideration of the Land and Building Tax, saying it was likely to pose too much of a burden on too many people.
Investing in the future by preserving the past
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/03/2015
» The need to preserve sites of cultural and architectural significance has become urgent across Southeast Asia, especially in the face of rising urban tourism.
Phnom Penh property takes off
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/03/2015
» The increasing number of foreign investors and expatriates in Cambodia's capital is fuelling demand for higher-quality office and residential space, stimulating more investments in real estate, but property experts are concerned about a possible oversupply emerging in the future.
Equal access for all the next challenge
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015
» Rapid urbanisation has given rise to greater demand from disabled people for the same access to city amenities as all other citizens enjoy. With a push from government, big cities across the region are adjusting to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around.
Shopping star
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015
» There are only a few shopping areas in the world where one could possibly lose track of time and surrender to the experience. In Asia, the Ginza in Tokyo, Orchard Road in Singapore and Central in Hong Kong come to mind. Ratchaprasong in Bangkok wants to join that select club.