The telecom regulator plans to force all mobile firms to re-register their entire customer bases, despite widespread concerns over its harm to consumer data privacy and the burden it will place on operators. Mobile operators said re-registering their entire user bases would entail a significant financial and manpower burden, raising the possibility of legal consequences for […]
Read MoreAs heavily reported in the media, US President Donald Trump on March approved “safeguard” duties of 25% on imports of certain steel products and 10% on certain aluminium products, in addition to other import taxes and duties. This controversial move is aimed at promoting the use of locally produced steel products and protecting American manufacturers. The […]
Read MoreSince last year, Thailand has become a member of two global groups combatting international tax avoidance. First, the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes requires member countries to exchange information for tax transparency. Second, the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) commits members to implement up to 15 action […]
Read MoreTHE Singtel Group plans to roll out mobile wallet interoperability across its network of regional associates in Asia by mid-2018, it said on Tuesday. Mobile wallet customers of Singtel and the group’s various associate telcos would then be able to make cashless payments in their home currency, using their home telco’s app, at physical merchants […]
Read MoreEnvironmental problems along the Eastern Seaboard could worsen after the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) — the government’s pet industrial development project — comes online, according to Environment Minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat. “We will get more money from the EEC, but exchanging that for unhealthy air quality and a dirty environment. Would that be okay?” he said. […]
Read MoreAddressing the Thailand Board of Investment, Cargill expressed its strong support of the Thai government’s “Thailand 4.0” economic model. Cargill also affirmed its strong commitment to continue investing in the Thai economy and contributing to the development of the country’s agriculture sector. Over the past 50 years, Cargill has invested US$1 billion to establish a […]
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