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Central banks can play a bigger role
News, Soohyung Lee, Published on 16/12/2024
» South Korea's remarkable transformation from one of the world's poorest countries to one of the richest is unparalleled in recent history. But while official data show robust growth and low unemployment, the economy remains beset by deep structural challenges that could have a profound impact on its future prosperity.
Wage hike discussion fails to meet quorum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» The tripartite wage committee will meet again next Monday to discuss the proposal to raise the nationwide daily minimum wage to 400 baht, after its meeting on Thursday collapsed due to the lack of quorum.
Malaysia eyes legal reforms
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2024
» As the 2025 chair of Asean, Malaysia aims to focus on business law reforms to ensure legal protections for businesses across Asean member countries, said Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department of Law and Institutional Reform.
Govt hails FTA talks with Britain
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/12/2024
» Thailand and the United Kingdom are in talks to expand trade and investment between the two countries under a free trade agreement (FTA).
VAT rise needs care
News, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2024
» The debate over a potential value-added tax (VAT) hike has reignited following remarks by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira at a seminar, where he mentioned ongoing studies on tax reform, including VAT adjustments.
Energy key to push for digital hub plan
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/12/2024
» The state's ambitious goal to make Thailand a digital economic hub in Southeast Asia, driven by the growth of domestic data centre and cloud service businesses, may be achieved at the cost of huge resources.
Legal issues threaten Koh Samui maid's claim to late employer's estate
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/11/2024
» Nutwalai Pupongta, the trusted housemaid of a French businesswoman who committed suicide in Koh Samui on April 29, might not be able to inherit 100 million baht in assets from her former employer as police have found the deceased illegally ran businesses and owned luxury villas via nominees.
Tech start-ups get extra funds
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry announced an increase of almost 20% of its technology fund for 270 projects to support tech entrepreneurs expand their start-up ventures for next year.
Stimulus plan in the works
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday present a comprehensive economic stimulus package to a related committee chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for consideration, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
New booze control bill nearly ready
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2024
» The chairman of the special committee scrutinising new alcohol control legislation, Wisarn Techathirawat, said the draft of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill was about 80% complete and would be submitted to parliament in mid-December.