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PMs bolster Thai-Malaysia ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/12/2024
» Thailand and Malaysia aim to achieve bilateral trade of US$30 billion (1 trillion baht) by 2027, with the two nations agreeing to enhance economic cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, border connectivity, and tourism.
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).
Elon Musk and his US$2 trillion fiscal fantasy
News, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 27/11/2024
» When the US presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the yield on ten-year US government bonds increased from 4.3% to 4.4%, and the 30-year-bond yield rose from 4.5% to 4.6%, with both remaining at those levels ten days later. As the bond market declined -- higher yields mean lower prices -- the stock market rose. Clearly, investors expect the next Trump administration to produce higher government budget deficits and more debt.
PM courts US cash on trip
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/11/2024
» Thai diplomats have been urged to take a proactive approach to attracting foreign investors following Donald Trump's US presidential election victory, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Cooperation deal with Italy 'in the pipeline'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/11/2024
» Thailand and Italy are working on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on agricultural cooperation that will cover production, trade and investment, according to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Financial flexibility key to growth
News, Konchawan Kanthasut and Thanthip Srisuwannake, Published on 06/11/2024
» Trade associations in Thailand are stuck with a frustrating rule -- they can only keep their income in savings accounts. This limits their ability to make smarter investments that could grow their funds. Without a change in the law, they will keep missing opportunities to increase resources and offer more value to their members.
China's stimulus could be a boon
News, Shang-Jin Wei, Published on 07/10/2024
» The timing of China's new stimulus package is not coincidental. Arriving just before the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic, the announcement was well-received by equity investors, leading to a surge of more than 15% in the country's main stock indices.
Being graft-free is good for business
News, Bhumpat Ngamyingsanga & Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Risks of corruption and bribery are key factors that multinational companies take into account when deciding to invest money or conduct business in Thailand. Early this month, a well-known US-based company selling farm and construction equipment paid $10 million (329 million baht) to settle charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission after its Thai subsidiary was found bribing government officials to secure procurement contracts from the Department of Highways (DoH) and the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Next steps for Thailand Taxonomy
News, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 09/09/2024
» As demands for climate finance increase with the tangible impacts of climate change, people increasingly look to the government and various regulators to establish and upgrade a more effective combination of rules, regulations and market-based mechanisms to spur investments at a scale that is commensurate to our needs.
Adapt to new tax policy
News, Editorial, Published on 09/09/2024
» Thailand is now faced with the inevitable task of imposing a top-up tax on transnational firms operating within its borders, in compliance with the global requirements of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT). This tax policy imposes a formidable challenge for the government as it seeks to maintain the nation's competitiveness and continue attracting vital foreign direct investment (FDI).