Message From Chamber – May 2023
“Dear AustCham Members, It is truly a privilege to be an AustCham Board Member and associated with the expansive Australian community residing in Thailand. Having lived abroad and leaving fragments of my heart in various corners of the world, being involved in Australian Chamber of Commerce networks has consistently served as my link to home […]
When the washing is still green: a perspective on environmental lip service
Trillions of dollars have been poured into funds touting their green credentials via various voluntary disclosures as the world economy seeks to accelerate its low-carbon transition. More than 90 nations, representing an estimated 80% of global emissions, have pledged to commit to reaching net zero, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI), a think tank. […]
Headlines summary as of 23 MAY 2022
KEY ISSUES AT A GLANCE Chinese lockdowns hitting Thai producers. China’s lockdown of 6 cities and major deep-sea ports have an adverse effect on the Thai manufacturing sector and its supply chains as they account for 72.6 percent of China’s overall exports to Thailand, said the NESDC. There is a sharp slowdown in the export […]
CBRE: Thai Companies Warm Up to Hybrid Working and Explore The Right Office Space
Healthy Outlook for Long-Term Office Demandas Multinational Companies in Asia Pacific Eye Expansion This Year Bangkok – May 30, 2022 – In addition to resuming their search for the right office space, Thai employers are warming up to concept of hybrid working in line with the majority of Asia Pacific companies, which intend to retain the […]
Message From Chamber – May 2022
“Dear Austcham members, It has been a privilege to serve on AustCham’s Board of Directors. As I move into the second half of my term, I remain committed to work with my fellow Board members and chamber officers to serve you. 2020 and 2021 were turbulent and challenging. While 2022 is not without challenges, many […]
Victoria’s SportNXT Summit a Resounding Success!
3 Reasons Your Brand Should Start Using Social Listening
Mass communication is nothing new, as TV, radio, and even the printing press allowed businesses to shape their own brand identity through carefully crafted public messaging. The difference with social media is that now, audience members can talk back – and also talk to each other. In some ways, this added dimension of communication can […]
MBMG: Downdraft…. Going the wrong way…..
Markets to Define the “War”🔥🔥 In my view, tensions are likely to remain elevated, probably for a considerable time but, barring any major accidents, or a repeat of 1913, when the world ‘sleepwalked into war’, the threat is now more clearly defined and in full sight. Making predictions, especially about the future, is always perilous and now more […]
CBRE: Rebound in Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Signals Sector’s Growing Appeal as Inflation Hedge
Asia Pacific hotel investment volume grows 46% y-o-y to US$12.1 billion in 2021 as investors eye value-add and conversion opportunities. Bangkok – May 9, 2022 – Asia Pacific hotel investment staged a comeback in 2021, growing 46% year-on-year to reach US$12.1 billion. The sector’s steady rebound was underpinned by a growing volume of capital seeking […]
Mazars in Thailand Technical Update – April 2022
Mazars in Thailand’s Technical Update – April 2022 contains a number of interesting articles on Tax, Legal, Audit and Accounting that will be important to your business. Keywords: Mazars, Thailand, Tax, Legal, Accounting, IFRS, Sustainability, COVID-19, Social Security Fund, Transfer Pricing, DBD, BOI, IFRS IC, IPTF, ISSB 3 May 2022 Tax Additional deduction for the purchase of biodegradable plastic products Additional deduction for […]
