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Phnom Penh in the spotlight
Business, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/01/2012
» More peaceful Cambodian-Thai relations, modest democratisation in Burma, and hopes for reduced tension with Beijing over the South China Sea are among the factors that should help Asean focus on creating a truly integrated economic community in the next three years.
FTA talks finally approach finish line
Business, Tony Arora, Published on 09/01/2012
» After eight agonising years of negotiations, Thailand and India hope to conclude talks on a wide-ranging free trade agreement (FTA) by March, according to Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul.
Some Credit-Card debts never die if customers aren't careful
Business, Wirot Poonsuwan, Published on 23/01/2012
» The statute of limitations for credit-card debt _ a time limit within which the bank must sue the debtor _ is two years from the date following the debtor's default on payment. Failure by the bank to sue past the expiration date will end its right to enforce the debt and free the debtor from the debt burden. A number of debtors, however, continue to pay bills after debts expire, unknowingly bringing their accounts back to life and exposing themselves to the risk of lawsuits once again.
Fatca rules issued _ time for thai financial institutions to take action
Business, Published on 29/02/2012
» On Feb 7, the US Treasury Department issued the long-awaited regulations under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca), which imposes a 30% withholding tax on the revenue of foreign financial institutions (FFIs) from US sources if they fail to register and comply. Non-complying FFIs will be subject to the withholding tax from Jan 1, 2014 on certain revenue, and additional withholding will begin in 2015 and 2017.
Rethinking Security : Supply chains in crisis
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 04/04/2012
» Supply chains are affected by disruptions such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters and logistics failures. This has resulted in significant focus being directed into developing new capabilities such as supply chain risk management, supply chain security and disaster response. Last Saturday in southern Thailand, a series of car bombs went off, destroying shops and vehicles, engulfing buildings in flame and smoke and sending panicked shoppers and tourists fleeing.
Saving grace
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/04/2012
» With Thailand's population ageing faster than in some other countries, concerns are growing about the number of retirees who will rely on private savings to sustain their lives.
The jobs time bomb
Asia focus, Published on 15/10/2012
» Asia must come to grips soon with the growing number of unemployed young people or it risks increasing social problems or even violence, as witnessed in cities in Europe and throughout the Arab world, say labour specialists.
Excellence through Action-Based learning
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 13/12/2012
» It is commonly known that when it comes to effective development of people, training courses (either in-house or outside) are only a small part of a much bigger picture. Generally speaking, corporations nowadays spend only about 10% of their staff development time and resources on classroom training. Another 20% goes to coaching and mentoring, while action-based learning accounts for 70% of skill development.
2012 : Events that Shaped Asia
Asia focus, Published on 24/12/2012
» Now that we all have survived the apocalypse that was predicted by the Mayans, we can safely reflect on what happened in 2012 and look ahead to 2013.
US cracks down on it theft by overseas manufacturers
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 08/02/2013
» Marking an unprecedented milestone in the fight against unfair competition, a state attorney-general in the United States has taken legal action against a Thai manufacturer that produced and exported products while using stolen IT to unfairly lower its operating costs and undercut competition.