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S44 misused to bail out big business
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/02/2018
» Earlier this week, General Rolex -- also known as Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- came out to say that the government had agreed in principle to give the winners of the 24 digital television and the 4G telecommunication licences a break from what is being perceived as being a loss-making venture.
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Riches beyond resources
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/01/2018
» 'Come, come, grab a seat. We've each been taking turns talking about what we've seen in Thailand over the past week, the lessons we've learned and how we can apply them in life or business."
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Consumers still lack confidence
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 03/09/2017
» For those readers who have not read the business stories over the past week, let me recap some of the interesting issues that were written about by our intrepid business writers. Stories such as the Revenue Department coming out to openly state that their tax collection for the first 10 months of the fiscal year (October 2016 to July 2017) was 4% below the target came as a shock to many. The reason given for the shortfall was the lower collection of value added tax (VAT) that you and I pay for consuming.
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Censors should not go 'OTT'
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/06/2017
» The decision by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) to more strictly regulate over-the-top (OTT) services comes as a welcome move for those who want to see these companies pay their dues.
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Prayut could use some Modi magic
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/06/2016
» In a few days our Dear Leader will head to the world's largest democracy for a three-day official visit that his supporters hope will help his international approval ratings.
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Put lower prices on our menu
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/05/2016
» I don't know how many of our readers go out to the fresh market on a daily or weekly basis but if you have not gone for a few months, then it's a trip well worth taking, if only to witness some of the failings of this government.
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Prayut regime is hurting the Thai economy
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/04/2016
» As the Prayut Chan-o-cha government focuses on suppressing its critics, it seems to be letting something more serious go astray -- the economy.
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Multi-billionaire Wang Jianlin looks abroad
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» Chinese businesses that have a good foothold at home need to expand outside their comfort zones to become truly multinational, says China's richest man.
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Build exports to India as China slows
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/01/2016
» After a tough year, many looked forward to 2016 hoping the region's economic momentum would turn around. But with the events in China over the past few days, the gloom and doom scenario seems ever so much closer.
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Screen dreams
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/10/2015
» Doing business in Asia is not always easy, especially if one is pursuing an internet-based venture in a region where access and penetration rates remain uneven. Access to finance for tech-related startups is also a challenge, but those with true entrepreneurial zeal and drive always seem to find a way.
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