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Thailand's Economy to Grow 2.8%-3.3% This Year
Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8%-3.3% this year, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday. Exports, key driver of the Thai economy, are projected to rise 2%-3% in this year. Southeast Asia's second-largest economy grew 1.9% last year.
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SME Survey: Cyberattacks to Be the Most Common Injuries in 2023
Small and medium enterprises (SME) in Singapore say cyberattacks are the most common incidents in 2023. 77% are concerned about business interruption, only 22% have policies for it. Top challenges identified by SME respondents include increasing costs and reduced profitability (50%), sales growth and reduced customer spending (40%)
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Saudi Arabia's Regional Headquarters Tax
The 30-year tax holiday applies only to income from ‘eligible activities’. ‘Related companies’ or ‘related persons’ shall have the same meaning prescribed in the Kingdom’s transfer pricing bylaws. Certain key issues need careful evaluation by businesses.
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Jose Concepcion Jr.
Jose Concepcion Jr., founder of the National Movement for Free Elections, died on March 6 at the age of 92. Namfrel honored his legacy, emphasizing his pivotal role in empowering Filipinos towards the advocacy of free and fair elections and his substantial contributions to the country's economic landscape.
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Financial Literacy: The Bedrock of Success
India is experiencing a significant rise in women-led businesses, challenging old stereotypes and breaking new ground. Entrepreneurs need to understand financial concepts and management practices to make informed decisions, manage resources effectively, and secure funding. However, a gender divide in financial literacy exists.
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Wema Bank Relaunches MSME Collection and Payment Solutions
Wema Bank has announced the re-launch of its suite of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise solutions. The MSME collection and payment suite includes ALAT For Business, NQR, ALATPay, MyBusiness Card and the wema POS machine. ALAT For Business is the bank’s digital App made exclusively for business owners.
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Small Business Owners Need to Know What to Set Aside For Tax
The end of the tax year is approaching, and this brings with it the burden on business owners to maintain fastidious tax records, and to meet a range of IRD compliance requirements, which often change from year to year. Afirmo allows small business owner to always know what tax they need to pay and to be fully IRD compliant, and with no surprises. This convergence of tasks strains the limited resources of many small businesses but also diverts attention from daily business operations and growth opportunities, further amplifying the anxiety associated
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Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2024
Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest Paris Fashion Week news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts. Major houses and emerging designers alike took steps to carve out their place in the packed calendar. Brands buck quiet luxury and return to their roots.
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Advertisment - The Importance of a Grace Period
Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman, Datuk Dahlif Singh, has called on the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to offer a grace period for the newly implemented Sales Service Tax and Logistic Service Tax (LST) Singh highlighted the difficulties faced by medium enterprises. The SST and LST rates set at 8% and 6% respectively since March 1.
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