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China hopes to witness a peace conference in Ukraine
United Nations – Li Hui, the Chinese special envoy for Eurasian activities, said: China hopes to witness an international peace conference in Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine accepted it, and the two countries participated equally in the meeting. Li said that China made this proposal. With the sole intention of ensuring that the peace conference that Switzerland agreed to host is expected to take place this year. will be successful and reiterated that China is ready to accept anything that will lead to a reduction in tensions and peace negotiations. Li also revealed that Russia thanks China in China's latest diplomatic efforts, who are moving back and forth between European countries to find a solution to the Ukrainian crisis, and this week, Andriy Ermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said he believes China will attend the Ukrainian peace summit in Switzerland. This is what Ukraine hopes can be held this spring.
Laos increases VAT
Vientiane – Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Laos Issuance of a government law stipulating an increase in the value-added tax rate from 7 percent to 10 percent to support budget revenues. And support the country's economic and social development in accordance with the above-mentioned presidential law. Announced on Tuesday, March 19, it aims to improve the ability to collect revenue budgets. To help solve the economic and financial problems that Laos has faced in recent years. A value-added tax of 10% will be applied to various transactions such as imports of goods and public services. Importing metals and using electricity. This increase will return the value-added tax rate to its original level in the period 2010-2021. Laos reduced its value-added tax rate to 7 percent effective January 1, 2022, as part of efforts to stimulate economic recovery in the post-2020 period. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
The United States just sues Apple for monopoly
Washington – The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the American technology giant Apple. This is the first major antitrust effort against the iPhone manufacturing company by the administration of President Joe Biden, which accuses Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market. The Department of Justice said that Apple set the price of the iPhone. For up to $1,599, or more than 58,000 baht per device. And earn more profits than other competitors in the market, including raising money from other companies. Business partners from software companies to credit card service providers in such an act. Government officials saw it as a behind-the-scenes operation. As a result, consumers have to pay more. Apple also benefits from increased profits, as Apple is one of the largest technology companies. Including Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com, which were sued by regulators, he oversaw the US in the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
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