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The Panama Papers and Thailand's Tax System
Business, Published on 10/05/2016
» The global uproar over the Panama Papers has generated quite a bit of press coverage in Thailand, as it has been widely reported that the names of many Thai individuals and companies are in the files. Amid assurances from numerous government agencies that an investigation will be forthcoming, the statements from many leading bureaucrats and business leaders on the issue have either been naive or outright misinformed. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.
Further data on "Panama Papers" tax evasion released online
Kyodo News, Published on 10/05/2016
» A group of journalists released online on Tuesday Japan time further information on leaked documents dubbed the "Panama Papers," which rocked the world by implicating key politicians and business leaders in massive tax evasion.
Saudis intercept ballistic missile fired from Yemen
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» RIYADH - Saudi air defence on Monday intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen, the Arab coalition backing the Yemeni government said, slamming a "dangerous escalation" as peace talks with rebels falter.
France to create regional 'de-radicalisation' centres, PM says
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» PARIS - France will create regional de-radicalisation centres, the prime minister said Monday as he set out measures in response to last year's terror attacks that killed 147 people.
Greece creditor agreement 'in coming days': EU commissioner
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» BRUSSELS - Greece and its EU-IMF creditors will reach a deal to release the next tranche of its 86-billion-euro bailout "in the coming days", said a senior EU official on Monday after talks in Brussels.
'Concert of century' adds second weekend
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Organizers of a mega-concert that will bring together rock legends including The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney on Monday announced they would hold a second weekend.
Saracens won't focus on Racing's Carter
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» ST ALBANS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has insisted his side won't make the "big mistake" of targeting Dan Carter when they face Racing 92 in Saturday's European Champions Cup final.
Seeds progress in Rome as injured Tsonga pulls out
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» ROME - A pair of men's seeds booked second-round spots at the Rome Masters on Monday as Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulled the plug on his participation due to a training injury.
Leicester's Vardy launches 'V9 Academy'
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» LONDON - Leicester City's star striker Jamie Vardy launched his own academy on Monday and pledged to give non-league footballers a chance to follow in his rags-to-riches footsteps.
IS leader for Iraq's Anbar province killed in air strike: Pentagon
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» WASHINGTON - A US-led coalition air strike has killed a senior Islamic State leader in Iraq's Anbar province and three other jihadists, the Pentagon said Monday.