The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Lawaron Saengsanit, announced a comprehensive plan to reform Thailand’s tax structure. Key measures include reducing the corporate income tax …
The Sectarian Risk: Turkey’s Syrian Mission
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan must be delighted about what is unfolding in Syria, though it is a feeling bound to be tempered by swiftly changing …
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Strengthen Alliance with $1.3 Billion Investments
Kazakhstan has invested $1.3 billion in the Kyrgyz Republic since 2005, according to Kazakh Ambassador Rapil Zhoshybayev, who announced it at a Kazakh-Kyrgyz business forum in Bishkek on Dec.2. The …
Envision to bring turbine and energy storage manufacture to Kazakhstan
Envision Energy is advancing Kazakhstan’s green energy transition by partnering with Samruk Energy and Kazakhstan Utility Systems.
Kazakhstan weighs major boost in Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil exports
Kazakhstan is considering a substantial increase in its oil shipments out of Türkiye’s port of Ceyhan through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) …
Kazakhstan eyeing leadership role in emerging industries via ‘Born Bold’ campaign
Kazakhstan’s recently launched campaign, ‘Born Bold’, seeks to diversify its economy and to position itself as a leader in key emerging industries, the country’s top diplomat in Qatar has …
With the US caught off guard, Kim Jong Un may be about to capitalize on South Korea’s turmoil
North Korea has long sought to exploit domestic chaos in South Korea.
Electric or LPG stoves: Why is Nepal desperate to build a gas pipeline?
Nepal had requested the Indian government to build the LPG pipeline on grant. However, insiders say, as in the case of petroleum supply, Nepal should sign a long-term LPG supply agreement with India …
Malaysia eyes legal reforms
As the 2025 chair of Asean, Malaysia aims to focus on business law reforms to ensure legal protections for businesses across Asean member countries, said Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Min …
South Korea’s tourism, retail sectors already feeling pinch from political turmoil
Major economies issued heightened travel alerts following the short-lived martial law declaration last week. Read more at straitstimes.com.