Taxing cryptocurrency trading – an uncharted course
The digital assets industry is up in arms over the Revenue Department’s plan to levy tax on capital gains or…
Fourth phase of Thailand’s co-payment scheme to begin February 21st
The government has decided to bring forward the 4th phase of the 50:50 co-payment economic stimulus scheme, from March 1st…
E-commerce department to be set up in Thailand to fight online fraud
Following the increase in the volume of online retail business, or e-commerce, Thailand’s Court of Justice is planning to set…
World’s Largest Trade Deal: Mix of Business and Diplomacy
SAN FRANCISCO — The world’s largest free trade pact, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), could help export-reliant Asian companies…
Citi to sell Southeast Asia retail business in $3.7 bln deal to Singapore’s UOB
SINGAPORE, Citigroup (C.N) has agreed to sell its consumer business in four Southeast Asian markets to United Overseas Bank (UOB)…
What’s behind the steep jump in pork prices?
As a three-month ban on the export of pigs came into effect on January 6, debate continues over what has…
Thai business sector objects to sweeping restrictions to cope with new wave of COVID-19
Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) Chairman Sanan Angubolkul disagrees with raising the COVID-19 alert level to the extent that business…
Chinese National Pleads Guilty in US of Economic Espionage
WASHINGTON — A Chinese national pleaded guilty on Thursday of conspiring to steal a trade secret from American agribusiness giant…
Taiwan to Set Up $200 Million Fund to Invest in Lithuania Amid Dispute With China
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA — Taiwan said on Wednesday it would create a $200 million fund to invest in Lithuanian industries and…
China’s Economy Could Overtake US Economy by 2030
SAN FRANCISCO — China’s economy will increasingly rely on state investment, high-tech development and domestic consumption – with less input…