The excise tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to be finalised this year, meant to establish Thailand as an EV hub, says the Excise Department. Source: Business
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Reframing business leadership in today’s era
Do you think the leaders in your business or workplace truly have leadership qualities? This may be a strange question for some. Leaders and leadership are the same thing; otherwise, these people wouldn’t have risen to their roles — right? Source: Business
Read More »Arkhom vows debt will not exceed 60%
Thailand’s public debt will not exceed the 60% ceiling rate by 2025 if there is no more borrowing for Covid-19 management, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Source: Business
Read More »Hemp licences expected to boost stocks
The government’s decision to legalise commercial hemp growing in Thailand is likely to lift stock prices for sectors standing to gain from hemp oil and extracts derived from the crop in fields such as cosmetics, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, market analysts say. Source: Business
Read More »Digital savings products gain traction
Saving for a rainy day is an ideal approach in times of great uncertainty. Although the prolonged low interest rate environment tends to make people hesitate about embarking on a traditional savings plan, digital savings products are a secure and wise choice to make your money work in a low-interest …
Read More »Tourism minister remains upbeat on attracting 5 million visitors
It is feasible Thailand could receive 5 million international arrivals this year, half the original forecast of 10 million as the pandemic continues to ravage the tourism industry worldwide, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. Source: Business
Read More »Palmeiras fans gather to celebrate dramatic Copa Libertadores win despite the pandemic
Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules and gathered in large groups to celebrate the Brazilian team’s dramatic victory in the Copa Libertadores on Saturday. Source: Sports
Read More »Manchester United star Marcus Rashford racially abused online
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Read More »China factory activity slows slightly on new Covid-19 wave
BEIJING – Factory activity in China slowed slightly in January, official data showed Sunday, as the country rushed to stamp out a recent coronavirus wave in northern China. Source: Business
Read More »Britain to apply to join Asia-Pacific free trade bloc
LONDON: Britain will apply to join a massive 11-nation free-trade bloc of Asia-Pacific countries, it announced Saturday, weeks after leaving the European single market with its departure from the EU. Source: Business
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