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Another year of scandals, scams and wild moves for the Thai Stock Exchange
by Thailand Business News on 12/27/2023 - Comments Off on Another year of scandals, scams and wild moves for the Thai Stock Exchange
Another year of scandals, scams and wild moves for the Thai Stock Exchange – Thailand Business News The Thai stock market experienced significant turbulence in 2023 due to scandals, defaults, and volatility. This resulted in a loss of investor confidence and highlighted the necessity for regulatory reforms. Thailand is planning to tighten listing regulations in […]
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Singapore Signs FTA With MERCOSUR Bloc
by Thailand Business News on 12/22/2023 - Comments Off on Singapore Signs FTA With MERCOSUR Bloc
Singapore signed a free trade agreement with the MERCOSUR trade bloc, which includes Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. This is Singapore’s first FTA with these countries and with the Mercosur bloc. The deal is expected to boost trade, with over 100 Singaporean companies already operating in the MERCOSUR markets. The agreement includes flexible rules for […]
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Thailand to Waive Visa requirements for Japanese Business Travelers
by Thailand Business News on 12/17/2023 - Comments Off on Thailand to Waive Visa requirements for Japanese Business Travelers
In a bid to enhance tourism and business relations, Thailand has announced that it will be exempting Japanese business travelers from visa requirements for a three-year period, beginning next year. Thailand has waived visa requirements for Japanese business travelers from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. This decision was made by the Thai Cabinet […]
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New tax regulation closes loophole in foreign income brought into Thailand
by Thailand Business News on 12/12/2023 - Comments Off on New tax regulation closes loophole in foreign income brought into Thailand
A new tax regulation in Thailand will require Thai tax residents to pay personal income tax on foreign income brought into the country. Key Takeaways A new tax regulation in Thailand will require Thai citizens and foreign residents to pay personal income tax on any income from a foreign source when brought into the country, […]
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SET Hackathon 2023 announces winners presenting ESG data for the Thai capital market development
by Thailand Business News on 12/07/2023 - Comments Off on SET Hackathon 2023 announces winners presenting ESG data for the Thai capital market development
SET organized first hackathon, focusing on sustainable investing and use of ESG data, with 69 teams and 4 awards granted. SET Hackathon 2023: Promoting Sustainable Innovation The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) recently hosted its first-ever hackathon open to the public, focusing on the theme of Wealth and Sustainability. Participants showcased ideas on leveraging SET’s […]