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Business registrations to rise by up to 4%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/01/2025
» The number of new registered businesses is projected to rise by 2-4% to 90,000-95,000 this year, with lifestyle, innovation and business management emerging as promising sectors, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Thai businesses girding for a trade war
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» US President Donald Trump's second term in office has captured the attention of the Thai business sector, as his "Golden Age of America" vision focuses on bolstering the American economy by hiking tariffs and relocating production bases to the US.
Asian shares rally as Trump softens tone on China
Business, Published on 25/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rallied yesterday after US President Donald Trump said he thought he could reach a trade deal rather than impose tariffs on China.
Proposed battery tax rejig to reward energy efficiency
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet next month a revision of the battery tax from a flat rate for all battery types to a tiered rate, with more efficient batteries subject to a lower levy than less efficient batteries.
Tourism council candidates declare goals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2025
» Candidates for the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) presidency have vowed to lift tourism receipts to 5 trillion baht in five years and strengthen collaboration between private sectors, reconciling with large tourism associations who previously exited the council, as the election approaches next week.
Asian equities revive after slow start to 2025
Business, Published on 04/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was steady near a two-year high as investors fret about United States interest rates staying higher for longer. Worries about tariffs and China's economy also kept a lid on gains.
Excise taxes on cars to be restructured
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing restructure tax rates on automobiles to support the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to future mobility technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles
Consulting the oracles
Business, Published on 02/01/2025
» The direction of external factors in 2025, such as geopolitical conflicts, will be difficult to ascertain. The economies of various countries, including Thailand's key trading partners, will continue to be closely monitored due to political shifts, particularly the United States with the return of Donald Trump as the nation's 47th president.
Uncertainties and challenges
Business, Published on 30/12/2024
» 2025 is just around the corner and everyone is looking for clues about the prospects for the global and domestic economies in the coming year.With Donald Trump set to return to the White House on Jan 20, the US factors seem difficult to predict given the personality of the President-elect billionaire we all learned from his first term.But something the world can expect is growing US protectionism, through the proposed import tax hike Trump has clearly announced; countermeasures from the targeted countries, notably China, would put the global economy on the verge of turmoil.Amid the uncertainties and challenges ahead, the Bangkok Post has identified five megatrends for 2025.Let's hear from experts about their potential development in the year to come so we can at least prepare ourselves for what could be another tough year.
Top crime stories of 2024: Crime and punishment
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/12/2024
» Crime stories have captivated and shocked the nation over the past 12 months.