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US pushing G20 for global minimum corporate tax
AFP, Published on 05/04/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States is pushing in the G20 to adopt a global minimum corporate tax to stem the erosion of government revenues, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday.
Bangkok bars may shut at 9pm amid ‘critical’ Covid situation
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/04/2021
» The Health Ministry plans measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 ahead of the Thai New Year holiday next week, after new clusters of infections were detected in night-entertainment venues around metro Bangkok.
Asean leaders to meet over Myanmar, chair Brunei says
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Brunei, the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, on Monday threw its support behind a regional leaders' meeting to discuss developments in Myanmar and said it has asked officials to prepare for a meeting in Jakarta.
India tightens screws as Covid-19 infections hit new record
AFP, Published on 05/04/2021
» NEW DELHI: India's worst-hit state ramped up its coronavirus restrictions as nationwide the daily infections exceeded 100,000 for the first time on Monday.
UK to announce new international travel rules
AFP, Published on 05/04/2021
» LONDON: Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a "traffic-light" system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown.
Households struggle with record debt as income dwindles
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2021
» Rice farmer Jamras Kongchai is struggling to pay off 500,000 baht in debt as money from the sale of her crops is not enough to make payments.
Questions about AstraZeneca jab linger
AFP, Published on 05/04/2021
» PARIS: Persistent questions on whether rare but serious blood clots among those getting the AstraZeneca jab against Covid-19 are more frequent than in the general population, and what causes them if they are, have continued to undermine confidence in the beleaguered vaccine.
Hype over hemp stocks: Proceed with caution
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/04/2021
» Hemp and cannabis-related businesses have become an investment trend in Thailand after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened up the market to products using the plants' non-psychoactive ingredients.
Students geared to jobs in tech
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/04/2021
» To prepare the younger generation for the upcoming Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project, authorities have launched a campaign to groom about 250,000 students to fill positions in high-tech industry.
Warning for judges in car tax row case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2021
» The Courts of Justice (CoJ) have assured they will take action against any judges found to have taken bribes linked to a tax dispute involving a Thai subsidiary of automaker Toyota.