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Myanmar personal income tax: What we've learned in the past 12 months
Business, Published on 01/09/2015
» Myanmar is a country in transition, with numerous political and economic reforms undertaken over the past five years. Although many new laws and regulations have been introduced, many more changes are expected, especially after the election scheduled for November.
Resilience of Thai tourism after disaster strikes
Business, Published on 04/09/2015
» The Ratchaprasong bombing on Aug 17 took the country and the world by surprise. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Thailand too is a victim since authorities have noted the bombers intended to damage tourism and the economy. The extent of the harm done to tourism is what we will examine today.
Developing leadership from a crisis
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 07/09/2015
» The economic slowdown has had negative consequences for many businesses. Nevertheless, some people look at it as an opportunity for leadership development. They have volunteered to join a business crisis task force.
FED decision to stand PAT helps revive Asian stocks
Business, Published on 21/09/2015
» Recap: A buying spree in Asian stocks, particularly emerging markets, preceded last week's US Federal Reserve meeting, in hopes the Fed would leave its benchmark interest rate untouched. The rally continued after the decision was confirmed on Friday.
The importance of management of the supply chain
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 07/10/2015
» Is it easier to comprehend the key concept of supply chain management if we word it in a slightly different way? Let's call it management of the supply chain.
Discounter supply chains, not supply chains at a discount
Business, Published on 21/10/2015
» The growth of discount stores across much of Europe since the financial crisis of 2008 has been meteoric. As shoppers changed their habits, becoming more focused on seeking bargains, many ventured into discounters such as Aldi and Lidl for the first time. We suggest there are lessons in this for the maturing modern trade industry across Southeast Asia.
EXCLUSIVE: Thailand must do more for investors, says Citi chief
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2015
» While political and policy risks have been among the biggest concerns for foreign investors in recent years, other issues such as bureaucracy, legal enforcement and business restrictions perhaps weigh even more heavily on Thailand's competitiveness.
Late rally dispels gloom from weak Chinese GDP
Business, Published on 26/10/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets rallied late last week after the European Central Bank hinted at more stimulus and some top US corporations reported healthy earnings. The mood had been downbeat earlier after China reported third-quarter GDP growth below 7% for the first time since the 2008 global crisis. However, investors remain cautious ahead of this week's US Federal Reserve meeting.
Mixed Fed rate signals spook stock investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.
Unlettered in India
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 02/11/2015
» Even as India makes rapid strides toward achieving 100% literacy and universal access to digital technology, there is a village just 170 kilometres from New Delhi where almost nobody can read and write in any language.