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Focus on growing state revenue
Business, Published on 13/06/2023
» After a significant fiscal response to Covid-19, Thailand now needs to address growing spending needs while keeping public debt under control, according to a new World Bank report.
Ministry estimates B2tn available for party pledges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2023
» The new government will have room to spend at least 2 trillion baht to fulfil its populist campaign pledges, according to a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.
UK may ditch premium listings to boost LSE's appeal
Business, Katherine GriffithsSwetha Gopinath, Published on 04/05/2023
» LONDON: The UK is proposing "significant changes to the listing rulebook" in a bid to make London more attractive as a financial centre as moribund capital markets stoke fears about the city's ability to compete with New York and Asian hubs.
The price of populism
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2023
» After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.
State NSF offerings to rise by B2bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2023
» The government is expected to spend between 1.8 billion and 2 billion baht per year on higher contributions to National Savings Fund (NSF) members, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
State mulls higher NSF contributions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2022
» The Finance Ministry is considering a higher government contribution to the National Savings Fund (NSF) in order to increase retirees' income, says Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Hong Kong's new airline
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 18/03/2022
» There has been a torrent of media comment about the latest Hong Kong airline wannabe, Greater Bay Airlines (GBA). Its enthusiasm is both startling -- with aviation industry revenues plummeting in a pandemic -- and understandable.
Rise of the grey market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/02/2022
» Thailand is expected to become an "aged" society this year or next, with people aged 60 and over set to account for 20% of the population.
Cabinet okays B3.62bn for jab projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/11/2021
» The cabinet on Thursday approved a combined 3.62 billion baht budget proposed by the National Economic and Social Development Council to finance R&D on two Covid-19 vaccine projects.
NSF aims to provide sustainable pensions for all
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/11/2020
» The National Savings Fund (NSF) targets a 10-year return of at least 3% for long-term investment in order to provide fund members with sustainable pensions.